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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 207 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Hughes
Abstract: Requires Geometry for high school students in the career major program.
Present law provides for the career major program, through which high school students complete an
academic core of courses and a career and technical sequence of courses or approved training
programs that lead to an approved industry-based credential.
Present law provides for the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), including providing
for award amounts, initial eligibility requirements, and continuation requirements. Further provides
for the TOPS-Tech Award for students pursuing certain skill or occupational training.
Present law provides a specific curriculum for the career major and for TOPS-Tech initial eligibility,
including at least four units of math, one of which must be Algebra I or some variation thereof.
Provides a list of courses from which students can choose to fulfill the remaining three math credits,
one of which is Geometry. Proposed law requires Geometry (or an applied course in Geometry)
rather than including it in the list of course options and otherwise retains present law.
Proposed law is applicable to students entering high school during or after the 2023-2024 school
year.
(Amends R.S. 17:183.3(B)(2)(b) and 5026(A)(2); Adds R.S. 17:5026(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Education to the original bill:
1. Relative to TOPS-Tech, add Geometry as a required course for initial eligibility.