Texas Bill Hands University Boards Curriculum Control, Sparking Education Concerns
New legislation in Texas grants university governing boards expanded authority over curriculum, allowing them to revise general education requirements and eliminate low-enrollment programs. This follows similar actions in states like Ohio and Florida, reflecting a broader conservative effort to reshape higher education. Critics argue these measures infringe upon academic freedom and represent an overreach of state control into university affairs, while proponents frame them as necessary to ensure curricula align with workforce needs and avoid liberal bias. The trend is fueled by national political pressures and mirrors past efforts to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
John Q. Hosedrinker