A.  It is the intent of the legislature that a comprehensive, integrated regional delivery system be provided for the delivery of public postsecondary education services in the New Orleans region which system will:

(1)  Provide a world class educational environment that will meet the academic needs and interests of every student, while providing each student with the support, assistance, and guidance necessary to attain his or her educational goals and aspirations.

(2)  Ensure that students who are academically unprepared are provided the educational resources they need to have a reasonable chance for success in their academic pursuits.

(3)  Raise the educational attainment of the population, improve the quality of life, and contribute to the economic well being of the New Orleans region.

(4)  Make optimal use of facilities, faculties, and other academic and fiscal resources associated with the public postsecondary institutions in the region.

B.  The legislature finds that these goals will best be accomplished through the following actions:

(1)  The Board of Regents shall adopt by not later than February 1, 2012, a written plan of action including timelines, deadlines, requirements, and procedures for achieving the goals specified in Subsection A of this Section as such goals relate to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the board provided by La. Const. Art. VIII, § 5, and other applicable law.  The board shall submit copies of the adopted action plan to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

(2)  The Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, and the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges each shall adopt by not later than February 1, 2012, a written plan of action including timelines, deadlines, requirements, and procedures for achieving the goals specified in Subsection A of this Section as they relate to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the boards provided by La. Const. Art. VIII, § 5(E), and other applicable law.  Each board also shall submit copies of its adopted action plan to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

Acts 2011, No. 419, §1, eff. July 12, 2011.