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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