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Board of Regents approves $142.3 million supplemental request in FY25–26 operating ask
Summary
The Board of Regents approved a FY25–26 state operating budget request that adds $142.3 million in recurring funding and targeted investments for dual enrollment, student supports and campus safety after staff outlined a $765 million gap to reach full funding for higher education.
The Louisiana Board of Regents on Wednesday approved its FY25–26 state general fund operating budget request, a package senior staff said would add $142.3 million in recurring funding and selected targeted investments.
Senior staff told the board the current state general fund support across higher education is about $1.3 billion and that fully funding formula needs would require roughly $2.1 billion, leaving a gap of about $765 million. Board staff recommended a more modest request that includes $89 million for institutional stability (including a $59 million formula…
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