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LA HB161
Bill
Status
6/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Hughes
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AI Summary
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Transfers authority to identify eligible TOPS-Tech and TOPS-Tech Early Start programs from the Board of Regents and Louisiana Workforce Investment Council to the advisory council established under R.S. 17:3047.1
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Requires the advisory council to consider M.J. Foster Promise Program qualifications when identifying eligible programs for TOPS-Tech awards
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Expands TOPS-Tech Early Start eligibility options to include students who meet technical dual enrollment course requirements as determined by the Board of Regents, in addition to existing ACT/SAT score and WorkKeys silver level requirements
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Removes previous requirements that TOPS-Tech Early Start programs be identified by the Occupation Forecasting Conference and recognized by the State Industry-Based Certification Leadership Council
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Applies to awards for the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter, effective upon governor's signature
Legislative Description
Provides for eligibility requirements for TOPS-Tech and TOPS-Tech Early Start (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
TOPS
Last Action
Effective date: 06/08/2025.
6/8/2025