TITLE 17. EDUCATION

CHAPTER 26. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

PART I. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER AND DEFINITIONS

17:3201  Application of Chapter

A. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Chapter, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent to the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges, and any other board vested with the supervision and management of institutions of postsecondary education hereafter created.

B. (1) Except as otherwise provided by law for employees of public institutions predominantly or exclusively providing vocational-technical educational programs, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent to the institutions and the employees thereof that are under the management of the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges as such provisions apply to those institutions and the employees thereof under the management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, and the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

(2) A student, faculty member, or other employee of an institution of higher education transferred from another management board to the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges shall retain all previously earned benefits provided by law, rule, or regulation and shall continue to earn such benefits as provided by law, rule, or regulation prior to the transfer and, if otherwise qualified, shall be eligible for any additional benefits as may be provided for such student, faculty member, or other employee by law, rule, or regulation.

Added by Acts 1975, No. 313, § 2, eff. July 17, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 151, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999;  Acts 2012, No. 811, § 5, eff. July 1, 2012.