CURRICULA: Creates the Louisiana Jump Start Modernization Act. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Summary

The bill adds Subpart A‑4 to Louisiana law, establishing the Louisiana Jump Start Career Diploma Program – a K‑12 career and technical education pathway system. It requires every student to have an Individual Career and Academic Plan starting in seventh grade, creates a governance collaborative, and sets standards for counseling, coursework, work‑based learning and industry alignment. The goal is to connect students to high‑wage, high‑demand jobs and ensure equal access across the state, including rural areas.

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