Carter (HB 243) Act No. 140
Existing law provides for the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) as a program
of merit scholarships for students attending certain postsecondary education institutions who
meet specific grade point average, ACT/SAT score, and core curriculum requirements and
certain other qualifications. Provides that certain students who graduate from high schools
outside La. or outside the U.S. are eligible for TOPS awards under alternative academic
guidelines if the student graduated from a high school which meets specified approval or
accreditation criteria or the student completed an approved home study program outside of
the U.S.
New law additionally provides eligibility for TOPS awards under alternative academic
guidelines if the student graduated during the 2009-2010 school year or thereafter with an
International Baccalaureate Diploma from a high school located outside La. or the U.S. and
approved by the International Baccalaureate Organization to issue such a diploma.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 7, 2013).
(Amends R.S. 17:3048.1(P)(1)(a) and (V)(1)(a))