Higher education governance
How should state and federal bodies oversee and structure higher education institutions? 26 bills, 8 became law. Latest: California AB 181, became law, Jul 10.
- Open now
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- Coming back
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- Became law
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- Stopped
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Already law
Already law 8
Became law
State Board of Education: Superintendent of Public Instruction: Education Commissioner: State Department of Education: transfer of duties
California · AB 181
Latest: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 66, Statutes of 2026 · Jul 10
Became law
Commission on Higher Education
South Carolina · H 4738
Latest: Act No. 188 · Jun 2
Became law
DOC; powers and duties of Director, Virginia Prison Education Task Force established, report
Virginia · HB 1041
Latest: Approved by Governor-Chapter 725 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 13
Became law
Nurse-midwifery education program
California · SB 520
Latest: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 601, Statutes of 2025 · Oct 11, 2025
Became law
Public postsecondary education
California · SB 619
Latest: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 74, Statutes of 2025 · Jul 28, 2025
Became law
Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program; established, report
Virginia · SB 1016
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0425) · Mar 24, 2025
Became law
Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program; established, report
Virginia · HB 2240
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0411) · Mar 24, 2025
Became law
Exemption for programs leading to certain endorsements
Virginia · HB 1674
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0186) · Mar 21, 2025
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Education, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
Other fights over Education
Workforce and career training
How should education systems align with workforce needs and career development?
21 bills · 2 became law
Curriculum content choices
Which specific subjects and topics should be required in school curricula?
20 bills · 2 became law
Federal education authority
Should the federal government abolish or limit its role in education policy?
10 bills
Special education rights
How should schools support and protect the rights of students with disabilities?
8 bills · 1 became law