House Bill No. [insert number] enacts R.S. 17:3384, granting public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana the authority to establish and adjust tuition and mandatory fee amounts for all programs, including those for part-time, dual enrollment, and summer students. Institutions can increase these amounts by a maximum of ten percent per year but can lower them without limitation. This authority will take effect on January 1, 2027. When setting tuition and fees, institutions must consider peer institution rates, median household income, affordability, and total cost of attendance.

Additionally, the bill mandates that institutions provide adequate notice to students regarding tuition and fee changes and establish criteria for financial hardship waivers before implementing any increases. Each institution is required to submit an annual report by February 15 to various legislative committees and boards detailing the implementation of the authorized tuition and fees. The act will become effective upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
HB1084 Original: 17:3351(A)(5)