NOTICE OF INTENT: PROPOSED CHANGES TO LAC 46:I.CHAPTER 22 PERTAINING TO THE LOUISIANA ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND – PUBLISHED JANUARY 20, 2026

Category : Announcements, Proposed Changes to the Rules

On January 8, 2026, the LSBAE announced its intention to proceed with rule making regarding the proposed amendment of LAC 46:I.Chapter 22 pertaining to the Louisiana Architecture Education and Research Fund in a summary report submitted that day to the Senate Committee for Commerce, Consumer Protection & International Affairs, House Commerce Committee, Senate President, and Speaker of the House.

CHAPTER 22 SUMMARY REPORTS SUBMITTED

On January 20, 2026, a Notice of Intent for the proposed amendment of LAC 46:I.Chapter 22. Louisiana Architecture Education and Research Fund was published in the Louisiana Register.  The proposed changes will allow proposals for awards to include digital deliverables (LAC 46:I.2201); clarify that failure to submit the final report will result in forfeiture of a portion of the award and for ineligibility for future awards unless good cause is shown (LAC 46:I.2211.E); provide for exceptions to excuse non-use of funds received during the academic year received (LAC 46:I.2211.F); clarify permissible and non-permissible use of funds awarded (LAC 46:I.2213); clarify when the final report must be submitted (LAC 46:I.2215); and provide for related matters.

CHAPTER 22 NOTICE OF INTENT

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