The bill amends the existing law regarding the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force in Louisiana, increasing its membership from thirteen to fourteen members. A new member will be the president of the Louisiana Association for Career and Technical Education or their designee. Additionally, the task force's duties are expanded to include a focus on career pathways and technical high schools, as well as the advancement of students toward postsecondary technical certificates, diplomas, degrees, and industry-based certifications.

Furthermore, the bill outlines several processes for the task force to recommend, including recognizing schools that graduate students with significant credits toward postsecondary credentials in both academic and technical fields. It also emphasizes the importance of dual enrollment in the postsecondary education funding formula and identifies opportunities for expanding career-relevant college credit and industry-based credentials through dual enrollment. The task force is tasked with establishing a uniform pricing structure for dual enrollment courses and expanding virtual instruction programs to enhance participation in dual enrollment offerings across the state.

Statutes affected:
HB551 Original: 17:1(B)(1)
HB551 Engrossed: 17:1(B)(1)
HB551 Enrolled: 17:1(B)(1)
HB551 Act : 17:1(B)(1)