The bill enacts R.S. 17:3384, which mandates that all public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana offering medical doctorate degrees implement a letter-based grading scale starting August 1, 2027. The grading system must assess student performance using a tiered approach that includes designations such as High-Pass (HP), Pass (P), Low-Pass (LP), or Fail (F), or an equivalent system with at least four distinct designations. This change aims to standardize grading practices across medical schools in the state.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that if any part of this section is deemed invalid for any individual or situation, the remaining provisions will still be effective. The act is officially titled the "Medical School Letter Grade Act" and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, unless vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, in which case it will take effect the day after such approval or on July 1, 2026, whichever is later.