Lawmakers weigh overhauling or possibly ending Louisiana’s higher education oversight board

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 981

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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The Louisiana Legislature is deciding whether to reduce, redefine or abolish the state’s higher education oversight board as multiple state universities struggle through budget crises and the federal government probes minority student completion goals.

Three bills have been filed that seek to take on the Board of Regents, the coordinating body for the LSU, University of Louisiana, Southern and Louisiana Community and Technical College systems.

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