Louisiana HB1059: TOPS: Provides relative to core curriculum requirements for TOPS and TOPS-Tech awards in the subject of mathematics (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 17:5025(2)(a), 5025.5(2)(a), 5025.6(2)(a), 5025.7(2)(a), and 5026(A)(2)(a) and (c), (D)(2), (E)(2), and (F)(2)(a) and (c), relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students; to revise high school core curricula requirements in the subject of mathematics with respect to initial eligibility for a program award; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:5025(2)(a), 5025.5(2)(a), 5025.6(2)(a), 5025.7(2)(a), and 5026(A)(2)(a) and (c), (D)(2), (E)(2), and (F)(2)(a) and (c), relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students; to revise high school core curricula requirements in the subject of mathematics with respect to initial eligibility for a program award; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 17:5025(2)(a), 5025.5(2)(a), 5025.6(2)(a), 5025.7(2)(a), and 5026(A)(2)(a) and (c), (D)(2), (E)(2), and (F)(2)(a) and (c) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §5025. High school core curriculum requirements; Opportunity, Performance, Honors, Excellence Awards To be eligible for an Opportunity, Performance, Honors, or Excellence Award pursuant to this Chapter, a student shall have successfully completed a core curriculum which consists of twenty units of high school course work as follows: * * * (2) Mathematics - Four Units (a) Algebra I or Integrated Mathematics I (one unit), Geometry or Integrated Mathematics II (one unit), and Algebra II or Integrated Mathematics III (one unit). Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-2194 ORIGINAL HB NO. 1059 Integrated Mathematics I, Integrated Mathematics II, and Integrated Mathematics III may be substituted for the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II sequence. * * * §5025.5. …

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Sponsors

• Broussard, Reese (R, 37) · primary sponsor
• Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 695.
3. May 28, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 27, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
5. May 27, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
6. May 26, 2026: Received from the Senate without amendments.
7. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
8. May 20, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
9. May 19, 2026: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
10. May 18, 2026: Reported favorably.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 1059, FINAL PASSAGE (#1294) (May 26, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 1059, FINAL PASSAGE (#622) (April 21, 2026): 95 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1059?

HB1059 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): TOPS: Provides relative to core curriculum requirements for TOPS and TOPS-Tech awards in the subject of mathematics (EN NO IMPACT See Note).

What does HB1059 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 17:5025(2)(a), 5025.5(2)(a), 5025.6(2)(a), 5025.7(2)(a), and 5026(A)(2)(a) and (c), (D)(2), (E)(2), and (F)(2)(a) and (c), relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students; to revise high school core curricula requirements in the subject of mathematics with respect to initial eligibility for a program award; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB1059?

Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1059?

Broussard, Reese (R, 37), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1059?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1059