Senate Bill No. 305, introduced by Senator Edmonds and Representative Freiberg, mandates the Board of Regents, in collaboration with Louisiana Works and other relevant state agencies, to create and maintain a publicly accessible statewide dashboard that aligns postsecondary degree programs with workforce outcomes in Louisiana. This dashboard aims to assist prospective and current students, policymakers, and postsecondary institutions by providing critical information on career outcomes, program alignment with workforce needs, and enhancing program design to meet labor market demands. The dashboard will include various disaggregated data points such as degree completion rates, employment outcomes, wage ranges, and alignment with high-demand occupations.

Additionally, the bill requires the Board of Regents and Louisiana Works to develop procedures for collecting and analyzing data on work-based learning experiences, including internships and apprenticeships. This data will encompass details such as whether the experiences are paid or unpaid, their duration, and their alignment with registered or credential-aligned programs. The procedures will also ensure the collection of data necessary to recognize and award work-based learning credits. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.