House Bill No. 275, introduced by Representatives Berault and Turner, amends the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) to allow students who qualify for a TOPS award but graduate from an out-of-state college to apply any unused award amounts towards medical or dental school in Louisiana. The bill specifies that eligible students must have completed an undergraduate degree at an out-of-state institution and must enroll in a medical or dental program in Louisiana during or after the 2024-2025 academic year.

Additionally, the bill establishes a repayment requirement for the awarded amounts, which must be paid upon graduation or exiting the program, unless the student is in a residency program or practices medicine or dentistry full-time in Louisiana for three consecutive years after completing their residency. The Board of Regents is tasked with creating rules for the collection of unpaid amounts and defining exceptions to the repayment requirement. This legislation aims to enhance the availability of medical and dental professionals in Louisiana by providing financial support to students pursuing these fields.