Louisiana Board of Regents

In a major step toward securing the future of one of the state’s important research institutions, the Louisiana Board of Regents received an update on the transition of the University of New Orleans to the LSU System.

READ MORE: www.laregents.edu/news/061026release/

Congratulations to Southeastern Louisiana University senior Maria Nechaeva on being sworn in as Regents’ newest Student Board member!

Regent Nechaeva is the first Southeastern student to serve on the Board.

Wednesday is a busy day!

9:00 AM: Joint Regents/ Meeting
11:00 AM: LATTA Meeting
11:15 AM: Regents Committee Meetings
2:30 PM: Regents Board Meeting

WATCH BESE MEETING LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOGOtKAvzLE

Thank you, Rep. Ken Brass, for your leadership and support of HB 649 and HB 325.

These bills strengthen Louisiana’s education-to-employment pipeline, create more consistent pricing for dual enrollment students, and expands TOPS Tech eligibility for students.

We appreciate your commitment to expanding opportunity and helping more Louisiana students get a stronger start on the path to college, careers, and prosperity.

Thank you, Senator Mike Reese, for your leadership and support of SB 142. This important legislation preserves the public character and matching requirements of the Board of Regents Support Fund endowment dollars and ensures continued compliance with program protections.

We are grateful for your commitment to strengthening higher education, supporting research and innovation, and ensuring these investments continue to benefit Louisiana’s students, campuses, and communities.

Today, our Regents team is repping the colleges and universities that shaped us, inspired us, and remind us every day why this work matters.

On National Higher Education Day, we celebrate the power of education to open doors, strengthen communities, and help Louisiana prosper.

LOSFA is hosting two TOPS Informational Webinars on Tuesday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 23, both at 6:00 p.m.

These webinars on the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) are geared toward 2026 high school graduates, current 11th graders, parents, or anyone interested in learning more about Louisiana’s signature scholarship program.

It will cover TOPS initial eligibility requirements, next steps after students have been awarded, and retention requirements to retain TOPS eligibility while enrolled at a postsecondary institution.

To register, visit https://losfa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_etFptW3aTzeyWeNhBTVqrA?fbclid=IwY2xjawSMCZ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTcjJhSTlIcUpLNVg3QU1uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHolx37vuPGS1SNE2B_ABgmE4k8tfE3rWEnvNgQf7eZ6gOJsTDoEDunWi977U_aem_5xyUUrCGRR1Ryv-lZ_To8A #/registration

We look forward to sharing this information with you!

Today’s a great day for Louisiana’s 529 Saving Programs!

Thank you to Governor Jeff Landey for signing HB 749 into law and helping us secure these saving programs!

A special thanks to Rep. Carver and Sen. Foil for authoring this important legislation.

The 2026 Regular Legislative Session has concluded.

We are grateful to the Governor and Legislature for strengthening campus safety, accelerating workforce alignment and increasing financial aid and institutional funding this session.

As we celebrate National 529 Day, we are grateful for the support of the security and administration of Louisiana’s 529 Saving Programs. The START, START K12, and LA ABLE savings plans help support families’ education and financial goals.

Thank you to Rep. Carver and Sen. Foil for securing our 529 Saving Programs!