House Bill No. by Representative Horton proposes to amend the current designation for postsecondary education institutions from "Governor's Military and Veteran Friendly Campus" to "Purple Star Campus." This change includes the establishment of new eligibility criteria that institutions must meet to receive the designation. The bill outlines that institutions must designate a faculty or staff member as a military liaison, maintain a dedicated section on their website for military students and their families, implement a student-led transition program to help military students acclimate to campus life, and provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff regarding issues unique to military students.

Additionally, the bill extends the duration of the designation from two years to three years. It also mandates that all existing "Governor's Military and Veteran Friendly Campus" designations will terminate upon the effective date of this Act. The proposed changes aim to enhance support for military students in Louisiana's postsecondary education institutions by ensuring they have the necessary resources and assistance to succeed.

Statutes affected:
HB54 Original: 17:5(B)(1)