H.R.171

Requests the Board of Regents, in coordination with Louisiana Works, the state Department of Education, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, and the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center, to study the effectiveness, use, and workforce outcomes of the M.J. Foster Promise Program and the TOPS-Tech award

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Louisiana HR171 requests a study on the effectiveness and workforce outcomes of the M.J. Foster Promise Program and the TOPS-Tech Award.

Louisiana HR171 urges the Board of Regents, in coordination with Louisiana Works, the state Department of Education, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, and the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center, to study the effectiveness, use, and workforce outcomes of the M.J. Foster Promise Program and the TOPS-Tech Award. The study will assess program participation levels, credential attainment rates, job placement, wage growth, and alignment with other financial aid programs. Findings and recommendations will be reported to the legislature by February 15, 2027.

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Roll Call Votes

House Vote on HR 171 FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1062)

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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History

May 21

House

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

May 12

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 11

House

Read by title, returned to the calendar.