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HB 482·LA·house

TOPS: Revises the initial and continuing eligibility requirements for a TOPS-Tech award and provides for the award amount at public colleges and universities (EG +$3,200,000 GF EX See Note)

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Turner (R)
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Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

Apr 1, 2026

Summary

The bill revises the initial and continuing eligibility rules for the TOPS‑Tech scholarship, limiting eligibility to students under age 25. It also requires the award to be at least $4,500 or the amount paid in the 2025‑2026 academic year, whichever is higher. The changes affect students pursuing eligible programs at Louisiana public colleges and universities.

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