US EditionTexas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum
- Texas legislation will allow governing boards to review and possibly change general education curriculum requirements, focusing on student preparation for civic and professional life and cost-effectiveness.
- The bill creates a state ombudsman's office to look into complaints about institutions, including possible violations of diversity, equity, and inclusion rules.
- Republican state Representative Matt Shaheen stated that the goal is to provide consistency in curriculum and degrees offered to students during House debate.
- Democratic state Representative Donna Howard criticized the legislation as 'extreme micromanagement' and not aimed at improving education, emphasizing increased legislative control.
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Texas Bill to Give State Sweeping Oversight of Public University Curricula
A bill that awaits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature would give his appointees unprecedented oversight of the state’s public universities, including the power to reject any course they consider ideologically biased or that doesn’t align with workforce demands. Senate Bill 37, which advanced to the governor’s desk on June 2, would establish a state-level committee tasked with recommending which courses should be required for graduation. It would…
Texas bill changing control of higher ed curriculum goes to governor’s desk
The Texas legislature passed a bill on Monday that would give state boards appointed by the governor more power over universities’ curriculum, sending the legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) desk. Governing boards at higher education institutions, which are appointed by the governor, will be able to review and strike down general curriculum requirements…
The governing boards appointed by Governor Greg Abbott that oversee Texas universities could soon have new faculties to control the required curriculum for students and eliminate undergraduate programs. The legislation sent yesterday to Abbott marks the last effort of the states led by the Republican Party to remodel higher education institutions that they claim have been promoting liberal ideology. It follows similar measures in Florida and Ohi…
Texas Is Poised to Become the Latest GOP State to Exert Control Over University Curriculum
The gubernatorially appointed boards that oversee Texas universities soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.
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Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum
The gubernatorially appointed boards that oversee Texas universities soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.
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