This bill proposes the transfer of the University of New Orleans (UNO) from the University of Louisiana System to the Louisiana State University (LSU) System. It amends existing laws to include UNO under the LSU system's management and supervision, specifically adding it to R.S. 17:3215(9) and enacting new provisions under R.S. 17:3230.1. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the UNO president, faculty, and administration to comply with the necessary timelines and procedures for this governance change, which must be approved by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools. It also establishes a transition plan to address employee status, funding, and operational issues during the transfer process.

Additionally, the bill repeals certain existing provisions related to the governance of UNO and mandates the LSU Board of Supervisors to develop policies to facilitate the transition. It ensures that the financial obligations and assets associated with UNO are transferred to the LSU System without negatively impacting its accreditation status. The legislation emphasizes the need for cooperation between the two boards during the transition and requires the Louisiana legislature to appropriate sufficient funds to support the transfer. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
SB202 Original: 17:3215(9), 17:3241(B)(2), 17:3217(A)(9)
SB202 Engrossed: 17:3215(9), 17:3241(B)(2), 17:3217(A)(9)
SB202 Reengrossed: 17:3215(9), 17:3241(B)(2), 17:3217(A)(9)
SB202 Re-Reengrossed: 17:3215(9), 17:3241(B)(2), 17:3217(A)(9)
SB202 Enrolled: 17:3215(9), 17:3241(B)(2), 17:3217(A)(9)