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

This bill modernizes Louisiana's high school career and technical education system by creating a new framework known as the Louisiana Jump Start Modernization Act. It directly affects K-12 students, educators, and employers by establishing a structured pathway that allows students to earn a specialized Career Diploma recognized by all state colleges and universities. Key provisions include requiring every student starting in seventh grade to create an individual career plan, setting up a collaborative governance body to oversee program quality, and ensuring that students in rural areas have access to the same rigorous coursework as those in urban districts. The legislation also mandates the use of detailed wage data from employers to track student outcomes and defines specific roles for career coaches to guide students through their technical training.