This bill, designated as Act No. 447, facilitates 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 transition, including submitting a letter of intent to the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools by August 1, 2025, and developing a comprehensive transition plan by April 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for the management of UNO's assets, obligations, and employees during the transition, ensuring that the Board of Supervisors for the LSU System will oversee the institution once the transfer is approved. It also includes provisions to protect UNO's funding and resources during the transition, mandates the development of policies to address employee status, and prohibits the University of Louisiana System from interfering with the transfer process. The bill repeals certain outdated provisions in R.S. 17:3217(A)(9) and 3230, streamlining the legal framework surrounding this significant change in governance for the University of New Orleans.

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)
SB202 Act 447: 17:3215(9), 17:3241(B)(2), 17:3217(A)(9)