House Bill No. by Representative Brass proposes to revise the initial academic eligibility requirements for the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS-Tech) award. The bill introduces new criteria that allow students to qualify for the award by meeting at least two of three specified requirements: maintaining a minimum grade point average on the core curriculum, achieving a minimum ACT score, or successfully completing at least nine credit hours of early college credit through dual enrollment courses or other approved skills and learning measures. This change aims to expand access to the TOPS-Tech award by recognizing early college achievements.

The new eligibility criteria will apply to students enrolling as first-time freshmen in eligible colleges or universities starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for bills to become law without signature, ensuring that the revised requirements are implemented in a timely manner.