RS 17:1989.5: Appropriations; other sources of revenue

A. The legislature shall appropriate to the program each year sufficient funds for the program's support. Such appropriation shall be made directly to the program and shall not be deposited to the account of or commingled with the funds of any other program or entity.

B. The director may charge reasonable fees and tuition, which shall be paid in the manner as determined by the director.

C. The director, on behalf of the program, shall be authorized to apply for and receive grants, gifts, bequests, and other funds from any public and private sources not prohibited by law, including the federal government. Any grants, bequests, gifts, or other similar funds placed in the possession of the program shall be the sole property of the program and subject to its exclusive control.

D. Funds received from sources other than the legislative appropriation described herein shall not supplant such legislative appropriation, but shall be in addition and supplemental thereto.