Senate Resolution No. urges the Board of Regents of Louisiana to conduct a comprehensive study of the state's higher education financial aid programs, including the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), the M.J. Foster Promise Program, and the Louisiana GO Grant program. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these programs in providing financial assistance to eligible students pursuing postsecondary education and aims to identify ways to enhance their effectiveness in meeting the state's educational attainment goals and workforce needs. The Board of Regents is requested to submit a report of findings, conclusions, and legislative recommendations to the House and Senate Committees on Education by February 14, 2025.

The report should address specific areas, including barriers to eligibility for financial aid programs, strategies for aligning eligibility criteria to improve collaboration among programs, and recommendations for legislative changes to enhance the functioning of these financial assistance programs. The resolution highlights the critical role of financial aid in ensuring access to education for all qualified students, regardless of their financial means, and aims to strengthen Louisiana's workforce through improved educational opportunities.