A bill by Rep. Ken Brass, D-Vacherie, would give graduating high school seniors an additional pathway to financial aid under the TOPS Tech program (Photo courtesy Cross Harris/LSU Manship School News Service)
A bill by Rep. Ken Brass, D-Vacherie, would give graduating high school seniors an additional pathway to financial aid under the TOPS Tech program (Photo courtesy Cross Harris/LSU Manship School News Service)

Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a series of education and workforce bills aimed at expanding vocational opportunities for students and addressing gaps in training across the state.

Three key proposal…