State Policy

At least four Republican state leaders praised the president-elect’s plans to dismantle the agency, citing the need for more local control over K-12 schools. But higher ed experts say they’re overlooking consequences for colleges.

Enrollment jumped by historic margins at Utah’s public universities this fall. State lawmakers, anticipating future declines, want to cut spending anyway.

The rejection of a constitutional amendment in Nevada and approval of several bond measures in other states provided small victories for higher ed this week, even as other election results stoked worries for many.

Voters in California, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Utah are weighing whether to give public colleges and universities more money.

The task force, a group of lawmakers from 32 states, wants states and the federal government to work together more to make college a better return on investment.