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LA HB77

LA HB77
Adds the Excellence award level for students who score 31 or higher on the ACT and allows award qualification based on the Classic Learning Test (EN +$3,012,092 SG EX See Note)

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Introduced
03/17/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
05/20/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:5002(A), (E)(1) and (3), and (G), 5024(B)(1), 5025(introductory paragraph), 5029(B)(3)(b)(ii) and (iii) and (D)(1)(introductory paragraph), 5041(introductory paragraph), (1)(c), and (4), and 5043(1) and to enact R.S. 17:5002(I) and 5024(A)(1)(e), relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students; to create a new program award level; to provide a definition of tuition for certain program purposes; to provide for an additional test for purposes of determining initial award eligibility; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) by creating a new Excellence Award level for students who score 31 or higher on the ACT, expanding test qualification options to include the Classic Learning Test, and making several related changes to the scholarship program. The Excellence Award will provide qualified students with either up to $12,000 at public universities or up to $8,500 at eligible independent Louisiana colleges, with students required to maintain a 3.50 grade point average. The bill allows students with unused award amounts to apply those funds to medical or dental school, and revises eligibility requirements for TOPS-Tech awards. The new Excellence Award and Classic Learning Test qualification will apply to high school students graduating during or after the 2024-2025 school year, and maintains the existing core curriculum requirements for award eligibility. Additionally, the bill updates various references throughout the existing law to incorporate the new Excellence Award, ensuring consistent treatment of students across different award levels and providing more flexible pathways for students to qualify for state educational financial assistance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Effective date: See Act. (on 06/20/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB77&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB77 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1426713
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425951
Fiscal Note - HB77 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425481
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425313
Analysis - Digest of CCRHB77 224 4263 House Adopted Senate Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425344
Analysis - Digest of CCRHB77 224 4263 Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425061
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB77 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423047
Fiscal Note - HB77 ReReEngrossed With Senate 2nd Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422159
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB77 [2] https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422080
Senate Committee Amendment #2803 FNCE Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421449
Senate Committee Amendment #2841 FNCE Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421586
Fiscal Note - HB77 ReReEngrossed With Senate Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421281
Senate Committee Amendment #2463 EDUC Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1419363
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB77 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1419417
Senate Committee Amendment #2430 EDUC Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1419239
Fiscal Note - HB77 ReReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1417139
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416015
Analysis - Digest of HB77 Re-Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416262
House Floor Amendment #3138 Turner Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415921
House Floor Amendment #3146 Chassion Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415938
House Floor Amendment #3149 Marcelle Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415945
Fiscal Note - HB77 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415648
House Floor Amendment #1974 Crews Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409742
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414413
Analysis - Digest of HB77 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414582
House Committee Amendment #2731 APP Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414364
House Committee Amendment #2561 APP Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413193
House Committee Amendment #2669 APP Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413611
House Committee Amendment #2670 APP Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413635
House Committee Amendment #2689 APP Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413713
Fiscal Note - HB77 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406955
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406139
Analysis - Digest of HB77 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406241
House Committee Amendment #1301 EDUC Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406111
Fiscal Note - HB77 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405777
House Committee Amendment #1109 EDUC Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405023
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1397008
Analysis - Digest of HB77 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1397009
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