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The text of the bill actually considered was amended to replace the
words "exempt from". Here is the version that is under consideration
and was discussed in the testimony of Jim Henderson (Thanks for the
video link, Mary).<br>
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This applies to GTAs and GRAs. Our definitions are GTA = graduate
student teaching a course or a lab (i.e., instructor of record), GRA
= graduate student performing research supported on external
funding. We also have GAs (grading, proctoring, sometimes office
work). I believe UNO (perhaps others too) have a "Graduate Admin.
Assistant" designation. The bill does not appear to reference these
latter groups.<br>
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I am puzzled as to why the Legislature is targeting mandatory fees
and not tuition.<br>
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Best regards,<br>
Ramu<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/24/2022 8:33 AM, Anthony Kunkel
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know if these exemptions are specific to GAs with teaching
and/or research roles? Our majority are simply GAs, but we do
have a small number that have teaching and/or research
designations as well. The fact that they are specific to the
roles has me thinking the GA must be a GTA or at GRA. </div>
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if anyone has any idea. </div>
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SB 76, which provides that grad students appointed as in
GTA or GRA roles shall be exempt from mandatory student
fees,
<span style="font-size:small;font-weight:bold"></span>was
reported favorably, with no opposition, out of the House
Ways and Means Committee this morning. It'll now move to
the House floor, potentially as soon as tomorrow. if the
full House approves, it'll go to the Governor's desk. If
you're interested, you can watch the testimony <a
href="https://house.louisiana.gov/h_video/VideoArchivePlayer?v=house/2022/may/0523_22_WM"
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HERE</a>; it begins at around 18:05 minutes. Full text
and history of the bill is located here: <a
href="https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=241772"
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moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=241772</a>.
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