State Policy

Backed by civil rights groups, Texas undocumented students and Austin Community College are pushing back on the speedy dismantling of in-state tuition benefits for noncitizens.

Officials say it’s an effort to reduce costs and boost student outcomes, though the Florida governor wants to take down the “accreditation cartel.”

A partnership between the state and Uwill saw 18,000 students engage with tele–mental health services over the past two years. But that’s only a fraction of the college population who could be using it.

The Justice Department sued Kentucky politicians over in-state tuition benefits for undocumented students, just as Texas students and advocates are pushing back against a lawsuit that killed a similar state policy.

As Maine lawmakers hash out a new budget, the Legislature’s budget-writing committee has proposed discontinuing the state’s free college program.

Central Ohio Technical College said it rejected a tentative agreement because provisions conflicted with Senate Bill 1. Faculty say the institution acted too late and must sign.