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.

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.