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LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.42 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.42. Loans for students enrolled in colleges or universities to prepare to teach; Bienville Parish School Board; authority

RS 3042.42 - Loans for students enrolled in colleges or universities to prepare to teach; Bienville Parish School Board; authority A. The Bienville Parish School Board, hereinafter referred to as "the board", may, with the use of board funds, make loans to a student who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is a bona fide citizen and resident of the state and is domiciled in Bienville Parish. (2) Desires to become a teacher and has been accepted to enroll in a public college or university in this state. (3) Has a composite score on the American College Test or the Scholastic Aptitude Test which is, or is the equivalent to, a nineteen on the 1990 version of the American College Test, or an equivalent concordant value on any subsequent version of such test. (4) Meets such other qualifications as the board may prescribe by rule. B. The board may make a loan to a student who it deems to be qualified, upon such terms and conditions as the board may impose in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, provided the student intends to acquire a degree from a program approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education pursuant to R.S. 17:7.2 which leads to a degree in education or intends to pursue an alternative program which leads to regular certification as a teacher as provided by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Additionally, the student shall be pursuing certification in an area in which there is a shortage of qualified teachers as determined by the school board after conducting a duly advertised public hearing. C. Any student to whom the board has made a loan shall be required to maintain a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and to enter a program approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education pursuant to R.S. 17:7.2 which leads either to a degree in education or to regular certification as a teacher as soon as the student has earned sufficient credits to do so. D. It shall be the duty of the board to do all of the following: (1) Accept and review each application for such a loan. (2) Make careful and full investigation of the qualifications of each applicant. (3) Determine the eligibility of the applicant to become the recipient of such a loan and to continue to be eligible for such loan. E. The board may prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this Chapter which shall include and provide for an open and competitive process for determining loan recipients. Acts 1997, No. 425, §1, eff. June 22, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.43 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.43. Amount; requirements

RS 3042.43 - Amount; requirements A. A loan may be made by the board pursuant to this Chapter for an amount not in excess of two thousand dollars per undergraduate year or a total of eight thousand dollars for any approved applicant, provided such loan is used to defray the tuition and other expenses of any such applicant at a public college or university in Louisiana. B. A student for whom a loan is made by the board pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be required to repay the full amount of the loan and interest thereon to the board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board shall forgive such a loan to the applicant in return for services rendered by the applicant by practicing his or her profession as a classroom teacher in any public elementary or secondary school in Bienville Parish in an area of critical shortage as designated in writing by the board. One year's funding of the loan together with the interest thereon shall be forgiven by the board for the applicant for each two years of practicing his profession in any elementary or secondary school in Bienville Parish as provided in this Subsection. Acts 1997, No. 425, §1, eff. June 22, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.44 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.44. Contract required; cancellation

RS 3042.44 - Contract required; cancellation A. Before the board makes a loan for an applicant, the applicant shall enter into a contract with the board, agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the loan shall be made, which said contract shall include such terms and provisions as will carry out the full purpose and intent of this Chapter. The form for the contract shall be prepared and approved by the board and shall be signed by such officer or employee of the board as the board shall designate, and shall be signed by the applicant. B.(1) The obligation of the applicant to repay a loan pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall remain in effect until the applicant has repaid the loan and the interest thereon as provided in this Chapter or the board has forgiven the loan, all in accordance with the terms of the contract with the applicant for the loan. (2) Upon breach of any terms of the contract by the applicant, or for any cause deemed sufficient by the board, the remaining amount of the loan paid to the applicant which the board has not forgiven in return for service shall become due and payable by the applicant in accordance with the terms of the contract between the board and the applicant and the board shall take all necessary steps to secure collection. C. The board is hereby vested with full and complete authority and power to sue in its own name any applicant for any balance due on a loan made by the board. Acts 1997, No. 425, §1, eff. June 22, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.45 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.45. Colleges and universities; contracts; cancellation

RS 3042.45 - Colleges and universities; contracts; cancellation A. The board may make inquiry of the colleges and universities of Louisiana, make such arrangements, and enter into such contracts or agreements with institutions of higher education in the state as shall be appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. Such contracts and agreements shall include such provisions as shall be agreed upon by the board and the institution to provide for the administration by the institution of loans made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, including applications therefor and repayment thereof. B. The board shall have authority to cancel such contracts and agreements, which it may lawfully cancel, made with any of the colleges or universities as herein provided. Acts 1997, No. 425, §1, eff. June 22, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.46 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.46. Funding

RS 3042.46 - Funding The board may receive and accept funds from public and private sources to meet administrative and other expenses of the implementation of this Chapter. Acts 1997, No. 425, §1, eff. June 22, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.47 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.47. Board resolution; public hearing

RS 3042.47 - Board resolution; public hearing If the board determines to establish a loan program as provided in this Chapter, it shall do so by appropriate resolution. Prior to adopting such resolution, the board shall conduct a public hearing on the issue of establishing the program which shall have been advertised in the official journal of the board at least once and which shall be held at least fifteen days prior to the adoption of the resolution. Acts 1997, No. 425, §1, eff. June 22, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.51 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.51. Legislative findings; purpose

RS 3042.51 - Legislative findings; purpose A. The legislature finds that there is a critical shortage of nurses in the state and it is the intent of the legislature to provide for an adequate supply of nurses who will practice nursing in the state of Louisiana. The legislature further finds that funding such a supply of nurses is a public purpose and, pursuant to Article VII, Section 14 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the legislature intends to provide for a cooperative endeavor to effectuate such purpose. B. It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to provide for loans to eligible applicants who will obtain degrees or diplomas from postsecondary education institutions which will qualify them to become licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, or nurse faculty. Additionally, the purpose of such loans shall be to bring about an adequate supply of capable licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and nurse faculty by inducing a sufficient number of the graduates of the colleges, universities, and nursing schools of this state to remain in Louisiana to practice or teach nursing, thus affording adequate, quality nursing care to the people of the state. Acts 2003, No. 885, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.52 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.52. Loans for certain nursing students; Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission; authority

RS 3042.52 - Loans for certain nursing students; Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission; authority A. The Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission, hereinafter referred to as "the commission", may with the use of funds appropriated for such purpose, make loans to a student who meets all of the requirements in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection and any one of the requirements in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection: (1)(a) Is a bona fide citizen and resident of the state. However, first priority shall be given to students who have been residents of the state for at least two years. (b) Meets such other qualifications as the commission may prescribe by rule. (2)(a) Desires to become a licensed practical nurse and has been accepted to enroll in a nursing program in this state approved by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. (b) Desires to become a registered nurse and has been accepted to enroll in a nursing program in this state approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. (c) Desires to become qualified to teach nursing and has been accepted to enroll in a master of science in nursing program in this state approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. B. The commission may make a loan to a student who it deems to be qualified, upon such terms and conditions as the commission may impose in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, provided the student intends to acquire a degree or diploma from a program approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing or the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners which leads to a degree or diploma in licensed practical nursing or registered nursing or leads to a degree which qualifies such individual to teach nursing. C. Any student to whom the commission has made a loan shall be required to maintain all requirements set forth by the college, university, or nursing school such student is attending. D. It shall be the duty of the commission to do all of the following: (1) Accept and review each application for such a loan. (2) Make careful and full investigation of the qualifications of each applicant. (3) Determine the eligibility of the applicant to become the recipient of such a loan and to continue to be eligible for such loan. E. The commission may prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this Chapter which shall include and provide for an open and competitive process for determining loan recipients. Acts 2003, No. 885, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.53 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.53. Amount; requirements

RS 3042.53 - Amount; requirements A. A loan may be made by the commission pursuant to this Chapter for not in excess of the actual tuition charges per postsecondary year, provided such loan is used to defray the tuition of any such applicant at a college, university, or school of nursing. B. A student for whom a loan is made by the commission pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be required to repay the full amount of the loan and interest thereon to the commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the commission shall forgive such a loan to the applicant in return for services rendered by the applicant by practicing his or her profession full time as a nurse or nurse faculty member in the state of Louisiana. One year's funding of the loan together with the interest thereon shall be forgiven by the commission for the applicant for each year of practicing as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or nurse faculty in the state of Louisiana as provided in this Subsection. Acts 2003, No. 885, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.54 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.54. Contract required; cancellation

RS 3042.54 - Contract required; cancellation A. Before the commission makes a loan for an applicant, the applicant shall enter into a contract with the commission, agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the loan shall be made, which said contract shall include such terms and provisions as will carry out the full purpose and intent of this Chapter. The form for the contract shall be prepared and approved by the commission and shall be signed by such officer or employee of the commission as the commission shall designate, and shall be signed by the applicant. B.(1) The obligation of the applicant to repay a loan pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall remain in effect until the applicant has repaid the loan and the interest thereon as provided in this Chapter or the commission has forgiven the loan, all in accordance with the terms of the contract with the applicant for the loan. (2) Upon breach of any terms of the contract by the applicant, or for any cause deemed sufficient by the commission, the remaining amount of the loan paid to the applicant which the commission has not forgiven in return for service shall become due and payable by the applicant in accordance with the terms of the contract between the commission and the applicant and the commission shall take all necessary steps to secure collection. C. The commission is hereby vested with full and complete authority and power to sue in its own name any applicant for any balance due on a loan made by the commission. Acts 2003, No. 885, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.55 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.55. Colleges, universities, and nursing schools; contracts; cancellation

RS 3042.55 - Colleges, universities, and nursing schools; contracts; cancellation A. The commission may make inquiry of the colleges, universities, and nursing schools of Louisiana, make such arrangements and enter into such contracts or agreements with institutions of postsecondary education and nursing schools in the state as shall be appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. Such contracts and agreements shall include such provisions as shall be agreed upon by the commission and the institution or school to provide for the administration by the institution of loans made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, including applications therefor and repayment thereof. B. The commission shall have authority to cancel such contracts and agreements, which it may lawfully cancel, made with any of the colleges or universities as herein provided. Acts 2003, No. 885, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.56 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.56. Funding

RS 3042.56 - Funding The commission may receive and accept funds from public and private sources to meet administrative and other expenses of the implementation of this Chapter. Acts 2003, No. 885, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.61 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.61. Legislative findings; purpose; definitions

RS 3042.61 - Legislative findings; purpose; definitions A. The legislature finds that there is a critical shortage of food animal veterinarians in the state, and it is the intent of the legislature to provide for an adequate supply of veterinarians who will practice food animal veterinary medicine in the state of Louisiana. The legislature further finds that funding such a supply of food animal veterinarians is a public purpose and, pursuant to Article VII, Section 14 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the legislature intends to provide for a cooperative endeavor to effectuate such purpose. B. It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to provide for loans to eligible applicants who will obtain doctor of veterinary medicine degrees from schools of veterinary medicine which will qualify them to become food animal veterinarians. Additionally, the purpose of such loans shall be to bring about an adequate supply of capable food animal veterinarians by inducing a sufficient number of the graduates of the schools of veterinary medicine of this state to remain in Louisiana to practice food animal veterinary medicine. C. For the purposes of this Chapter, a school of veterinary medicine shall be defined as any veterinary college or division of a university or college in Louisiana that offers the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent and that conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association and approved by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine. Acts 2004, No. 809, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.62 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.62. Loans for certain veterinary students; Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission; authority

RS 3042.62 - Loans for certain veterinary students; Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission; authority A. The Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission, hereinafter referred to as "the commission", may use funds appropriated for or otherwise available to the commission for such purpose to make loans to not more than four students each year who each meet all of the following eligibility criteria: (1) Is a bona fide citizen and resident of the state. However, first priority shall be given to students who have been residents of the state for at least two years. (2) Has been accepted to enroll in a school of veterinary medicine. (3) Intends to acquire a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from a school of veterinary medicine. (4) Intends to practice as a food animal veterinarian in the state of Louisiana. (5) Meets such other qualifications as the commission may prescribe by rule. B. The commission may make a loan to a student who it deems to be qualified, upon such terms and conditions as the commission may impose in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. C. Any student to whom the commission has made a loan shall be required to maintain all requirements set forth by the school of veterinary medicine such student is attending. D. It shall be the duty of the commission to do all of the following: (1) Accept and review each application for such a loan. (2) Make careful and full investigation of the qualifications of each applicant. (3) Determine the eligibility of the applicant to become the recipient of such a loan and to continue to be eligible for such loan. E. The commission may prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this Chapter which shall include and provide for an open and competitive process for determining loan recipients. Acts 2004, No. 809, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.63 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.63. Amount; requirements

RS 3042.63 - Amount; requirements A. A loan may be made by the commission pursuant to this Chapter for not in excess of the amount of actual tuition charges to be paid by the student to a school of veterinary medicine, provided such loan is used to defray the tuition of any such applicant at a school of veterinary medicine. Such a loan shall be made at such time, in such amounts, and in such increments as the commission shall determine and as shall be provided in the contract with the applicant as provided in this Chapter. B. A student for whom a loan is made by the commission pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be required to repay the full amount of the loan and interest thereon to the commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the commission shall forgive such a loan to the applicant in return for services rendered by the applicant by practicing his or her profession full time as a food animal veterinarian in the state of Louisiana. A portion of the loan equal to a year's tuition charges together with the interest thereon shall be forgiven for the student by the commission for each year the student practices as a food animal veterinarian in the state of Louisiana as provided in this Subsection. Acts 2004, No. 809, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.64 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.64. Contract required; cancellation

RS 3042.64 - Contract required; cancellation A. Before the commission makes a loan for an applicant, the applicant shall enter into a contract with the commission, agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the loan shall be made, which contract shall include such terms and provisions as will carry out the full purpose and intent of this Chapter. The form for the contract shall be prepared and approved by the commission, shall be signed by such officer or employee of the commission as the commission shall designate, and shall be signed by the applicant. B.(1) The obligation of the applicant to repay a loan pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall remain in effect until the applicant has repaid the loan and the interest thereon as provided in this Chapter or the commission has forgiven the loan, all in accordance with the terms of the contract with the applicant for the loan. (2) Upon breach of any terms of the contract by the applicant, or for any cause deemed sufficient by the commission, the remaining amount of the loan paid to the applicant which the commission has not forgiven in return for service shall become due and payable by the applicant in accordance with the terms of the contract between the commission and the applicant, and the commission shall take all necessary steps to secure collection, up to and including referral to the attorney general for collection. (3) The attorney general shall be responsible for collection of any balance due to the state from a participant for breach of a contract as required by this Section. C. The commission is hereby vested with full and complete authority and power to sue in its own name any applicant for any balance due on a loan made by the commission. Acts 2004, No. 809, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.65 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.65. Schools of veterinary medicine; contracts; cancellation

RS 3042.65 - Schools of veterinary medicine; contracts; cancellation A. The commission may make inquiry of the schools of veterinary medicine of Louisiana and may make such arrangements and enter into such contracts or agreements with schools of veterinary medicine in the state as shall be appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. Such contracts and agreements shall include such provisions as shall be agreed upon by the commission and the school to provide for the administration by the school of loans made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, including applications therefor and repayment thereof. B. The commission shall have authority to cancel such contracts and agreements, which it may lawfully cancel, made with any of the schools of veterinary medicine as herein provided. Acts 2004, No. 809, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.