House Bill No. [insert number] proposes to amend the existing law regarding the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy by changing its name to the Louisiana Maritime Academy at Nicholls State University. This amendment specifically alters R.S. 17:3217(B)(1), where the phrase "Universities of" is deleted, and the new name is inserted. The bill aims to maintain the current structure and purpose of the maritime academy, which includes leveraging and coordinating existing maritime programs and facilities, training merchant marine officers, and providing educational pathways that align with the workforce needs of the maritime industry.

The proposed law retains the existing provisions of the University of Louisiana System, which oversees postsecondary education institutions. The changes focus solely on the name of the maritime academy, ensuring that its mission and objectives remain intact while clarifying its association with Nicholls State University.

Statutes affected:
HB905 Original: 17:3217(B)(1)