This bill amends and reenacts certain sections of Louisiana law to facilitate the transfer of the University of New Orleans (UNO) from the University of Louisiana System to the Louisiana State University (LSU) System. Key provisions include the establishment of a new section, R.S. 17:3230.1, which outlines the responsibilities of the UNO president and faculty to ensure compliance with the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools' requirements for governance change. The bill mandates that the transition must be completed by August 1, 2025, and includes provisions for the management of assets, funds, and obligations associated with UNO during the transition. It also emphasizes the need for a comprehensive transition plan to improve the institution's performance and ensure stakeholder engagement.

Additionally, the bill repeals R.S. 17:3217(A)(9) and 3230, which may have previously governed aspects of the university's operations. It requires the LSU Board of Supervisors to develop policies to address employee status and tenure issues arising from the transfer and prohibits the University of Louisiana System from interfering with the transition process. The legislation also ensures that funding for UNO will not be adversely affected during the transition and mandates that the Louisiana legislature appropriate sufficient funds to support the transfer. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the governance and operational efficiency of the University of New Orleans within the LSU System.

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)