Veterans

HB 385 requires Louisiana TOPS scholarship recipients to repay awarded funds if their eligibility is suspended or canceled due to failing to meet program requirements. It mandates the Board of Regents to create rules for repayment collection and specify exceptions, such as parental leave, disability rehabilitation, military service, or natural disasters. The law applies to students graduating high school in the 2025-2026 school year or later. This policy directly affects current and future TOPS recipients who lose eligibility, changing how repayment obligations are handled under the program.