Senate Bill No. 202 proposes the transfer of the University of New Orleans (UNO) from the University of Louisiana System to the Louisiana State University (LSU) System. The bill outlines the necessary steps for this transition, including a requirement for the UNO president to notify the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools of the intent to change governance by August 1, 2025. The LSU Board of Supervisors will oversee the transition, managing employee tenure and the transfer of assets, funds, and obligations associated with UNO. The bill also ensures that the University of Louisiana System will not interfere with the transfer process and prohibits the sale or transfer of UNO assets during this period.

Additionally, the bill mandates that sufficient funds be allocated to facilitate the transfer and indemnifies both the LSU and University of Louisiana management boards against liabilities arising from the transition. It specifies that fees previously paid by UNO to the UL System will be redirected to the Board of Regents for one year to cover transfer-related costs. The current law stating that UNO is part of the UL System will be repealed, and the bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or the lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
SB202 Original: 17:3215(9), 17:3241(B)(2), 17:3217(A)(9)