Bill > SB305

This bill requires the Board of Regents, in collaboration with Louisiana Works and other state agencies, to create and maintain a publicly accessible statewide dashboard that connects educational programs with career opportunities. This dashboard, intended to help students, policymakers, and institutions understand the connection between degrees and job outcomes, will provide information such as program completion rates, employment placement in specific industries and occupations, salary ranges, and how well programs align with high-demand jobs in Louisiana. The Board of Regents will ensure the dashboard is regularly updated with clear metrics and presented in an easy-to-understand format, without revealing personal information or imposing new performance requirements on educational institutions. Additionally, the Board of Regents and Louisiana Works will develop a system to collect and analyze data on work-based learning experiences, like internships and apprenticeships, to better track and award credit for such practical training.