SB105

Provides relative to TOPS eligibility. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB105 modifies TOPS eligibility for military veterans by removing academic score requirements and instead requiring a DD Form 214.

Louisiana SB105 amends the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) eligibility criteria for military veterans. It removes the academic score requirements for the TOPS-Tech Award and instead requires veterans to provide a copy of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a DD Form 214, to verify qualifying military service. This change applies to all academic years starting from August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

11:00 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

Mar 25

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Education

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 355.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.