Establishes the "Accountability for Low-Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026" to prohibit the allocation of state funds for low-earning outcome academic degree programs
Voted Do Pass S Education Committee
Summary
The bill creates the “Accountability for Low‑Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026,” directing the state’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education to ban state money for programs classified as low‑earning under federal law. It would affect any public or private college program that receives state aid, including student financial aid and operational funding. The goal is to ensure state dollars support degree programs that lead to better economic outcomes for graduates.
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