Changes in store for Louisiana colleges under new state laws

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 1,167

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Public universities in Louisiana are walking away from the 2026 legislative session with more authority to increase tuition and fees as well as the ability to punish those responsible for aggressive hazing incidents.

Lawmakers also opened the door to Louisiana leaving the organization from which its college programs have received their academic stamp of approval and possibly joining a conservative alternative.

These and other notable changes are in store for higher education in …

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