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HB 1058

TOPS: Requires the Board of Regents to establish and maintain a data administration system for the collection of uniform data on all state financial assistance (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dennis Bamburg

Creates a centralized data system to collect a uniform set of statewide financial aid data, focused on TOPS recipients, for trends and outcomes analysis.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 1058

Bill Summary: HB 1058 (Louisiana, 2026 Session)

Title

TOPS: Requires the Board of Regents to establish and maintain a data administration system for the collection of uniform data on all state financial assistance

Objective

To require the Board of Regents to create and maintain a data administration system that collects uniform data on state financial aid programs, with a focus on data related to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) recipients.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of Data System

    • The Board of Regents must establish and maintain a data administration system.
    • The system is designed to collect uniform data on all state financial aid programs.

  • Uniform Data Set

    • The administering agency will determine the uniform data elements needed to produce statewide reports on financial aid trends, program effectiveness, outcomes, and related factors.

  • Data Reporting by Postsecondary Institutions

    • Any postsecondary institution that admits students who are TOPS recipients must submit the uniform data set to the administering agency as established by the bill.

  • Scope of Data Use

    • Data collected will be used to conduct and report on statewide financial aid trends, effectiveness, outcomes assessment, and other factors related to state financial aid programs.

  • Legal/Administrative Change

    • Adds a new statutory provision: R.S. 17:5067.1, creating the data administration system framework.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Stakeholders

    • Board of Regents (administrative lead for the data system)
    • Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (implicitly involved as the existing TOPS administrator and data recipient)
    • Postsecondary institutions that admit TOPS recipients (required to report uniform data)

  • Subjects of Data

    • TOPS recipients (students receiving TOPS awards)
    • Postsecondary institutions administering TOPS and related financial aid

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History

    • 2026-04-14: Reported favorably (11-0) by committee
    • 2026-03-31: Read by title, referred to the Committee on Education
    • 2026-03-30: Read by title; Lies over under the rules

  • Effective Date

    • The text does not specify an effective date; typical implementation would follow enactment or a future effective date established by the measure or accompanying fiscal/implementation provisions.

Potential Impacts

  • Data Transparency and Accountability

    • Enables standardized tracking of financial aid usage and outcomes across state programs.
    • Facilitates statewide analysis of TOPS effectiveness and overall financial aid trends.

  • Policy and Program Evaluation

    • Provides data-driven basis for assessing TOPS and other state financial aid programs.
    • May inform future policymaking, funding decisions, and program adjustments.

  • Reporting Burden on Institutions

    • Institutions that admit TOPS recipients must collect and transmit the uniform data set, creating an ongoing reporting obligation.

  • Privacy and Data Governance Considerations

    • While not detailed in the bill summary, uniform data collection will necessitate clear data governance, privacy protections, and data-use policies to safeguard student information.

Summary

HB 1058 would require the Board of Regents to create a centralized data administration system to collect a uniform set of data on state financial aid programs, with a focus on TOPS recipients. Postsecondary institutions that admit TOPS students would be required to submit the standardized data. The purpose is to enable statewide analysis of financial aid trends, program effectiveness, and outcomes. The bill was favorably reported by the committee and is tied to the TOPS program, administered through the existing Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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