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LA HB275
Bill
Status
4/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Berault
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AI Summary
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Students who qualified for TOPS (Opportunity, Performance, or Honors Award) at high school graduation but completed their undergraduate degree out-of-state may apply unused award amounts toward medical or dental school in Louisiana
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Eligible programs include doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine, or doctor of dentistry degrees at Louisiana public institutions, LAICU member colleges, or Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine campuses in the state, starting with the 2024-2025 academic year
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Students must sign a promissory note agreeing to repay the award amount plus interest upon graduation or leaving the program
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Repayment is waived if the student practices medicine or dentistry full-time in Louisiana for three consecutive years after completing residency, or during the residency program itself
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Award amounts are capped at the lesser of actual medical/dental program tuition or the highest undergraduate tuition at Louisiana public universities, with a maximum of eight semesters or equivalent units
Legislative Description
Authorizes students who qualify for a TOPS award but graduate from an out-of-state college to apply unused award amounts to medical or dental school in Louisiana and requires repayment unless certain conditions are met (EG +$367,110 GF EX See Note)
TOPS
Last Action
Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
4/22/2025