A look at the changes proposed to Louisiana's TOPS program

BATON ROUGE (AP) - A proposal to redesign Louisiana's TOPS free college tuition program is being considered by a legislative task force studying the program. The proposal, which would require approval from the full Legislature if recommended by the task force, would adjust the grade point average (GPA) and score on the ACT college entrance exam that high school students must reach to get full tuition coverage and stipends:TOPS Opportunity Award:Current: 2.5 GPA, 20 ACT score required; Covers fu