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LA SB105
Bill
Status
2/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stewart Cathey
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AI Summary
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Removes the academic year limitations (2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023) for military veterans seeking TOPS-Tech Awards, making the eligibility provision permanent
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Eliminates the requirement that veterans earn a minimum ACT score of 17, equivalent SAT score, or silver level on ACT WorkKeys assessments to qualify for the award
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Replaces standardized test requirements with verification of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to confirm qualifying military service
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Applies to veterans honorably discharged from a U.S. Armed Forces branch at a Louisiana military installation
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides relative to TOPS eligibility. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
TOPS
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026