HB325

Provides relative to TOPS-Tech (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Complete·6/8/26

Louisiana HB325 expands eligibility for the TOPS-Tech award to include early college credits.

Louisiana HB325 revises the initial academic eligibility criteria for a TOPS-Tech award. It adds a third requirement for qualification: the attainment of at least nine credit hours of early college credit through dual enrollment courses or other approved skills and learning measures. This change applies to students enrolling in college as first-time freshmen beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year. The bill becomes effective upon the governor's signature or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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1 Nay

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25 Absent

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Calendar

May 27

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Finance

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Education

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 794.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 06/08/2026.

Jun 1

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.