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LA HB1059

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Reese Broussard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows students to substitute Integrated Mathematics I, II, and III for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II on an individual course basis rather than requiring all three courses be substituted as a complete sequence for TOPS eligibility
  • Applies to students graduating from high school during or after the 2025-2026 school year
  • Affects eligibility requirements for all TOPS award levels: Opportunity, Performance, Honors, Excellence, and TOPS-Tech
  • Maintains the existing requirement of four units of mathematics for TOPS core curriculum
  • Amends R.S. 17:5025, 5025.5, 5025.6, 5025.7, and 5026 governing Taylor Opportunity Program for Students scholarship requirements

Legislative Description

Provides relative to core curriculum requirements for TOPS and TOPS-Tech awards in the subject of mathematics (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

TOPS

Last Action

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.

4/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Education4/22/2026
Education3/31/2026

Full Bill Text

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