House Bill No. 229, introduced by Representative Wyble, aims to prohibit the allocation of public funds for certain postsecondary degree programs deemed to have low earning outcomes. The bill enacts R.S. 17:3140, which specifically prevents public postsecondary education management boards from using state funds for these low-earning programs, including various forms of financial aid and operational funding. Additionally, it prohibits local political subdivisions from expending local public funds on such programs. The bill defines "low-earning outcome program of study" based on federal criteria and allows for the implementation of general studies programs if they lead to a concentration in a non-low-earning program.

The Board of Regents is tasked with several responsibilities under this bill, including the annual review of federal determinations regarding low-earning programs and the submission of an annual report to the legislature detailing prohibited programs, enforcement measures, and the fiscal impact of these prohibitions. The Board is also required to promulgate necessary rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act for the implementation of this law. The provisions of the bill are set to be implemented before the summer semester of the 2027-2028 school year.