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Regents move to reallocate Support Fund ahead of possible LEQTF repeal; shifts target research competitiveness and endowment matches
Summary
Regents’ RSI committee voted to adjust Support Fund allocations after staff described a potential expedited liquidation of the Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund; the committee prioritized near‑term research competitiveness awards and endowment matching.
The Research and Sponsored Initiatives (RSI) Committee recommended adjustments to the Board of Regents Support Fund budget after staff described a changed legislative posture that could lead to liquidation of the Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund (LEQTF) by the end of fiscal year 2026 if a constitutional amendment passes.
Staff summarized prior obligations from the support fund, including multiyear grant commitments and matching requirements for federal awards. Carrie Robinson (senior staff) told the committee the support fund…
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