May 1, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

New State Laws Land Blows Against Shared Governance, Tenure

A color blocked layering of state capital buildings of Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Utah.

Ryan Quinn Thu, 04/30/2026 - 03:00 AM

Many legislatures have wrapped up their regular sessions. Inside Higher Ed provides a rundown of major legislation that passed in nine of these states.

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