Community college leaders told the Committee HB8's outcomes‑based model is working — generating more credentials and dual‑credit growth — but they asked the legislature for predictable appropriations while sector and THECB refine forecasting and credential definitions under SB17‑86.

Business and workforce leaders urged the committee to prioritize student work outcomes over degree counts; national advisers and Tennessee's commissioner described outcomes-based funding models, trade-offs and data demands; members raised concerns about winners, losers and protecting institutions that serve high-need students.

Alabama legislators are exploring alternative methods of funding higher education months after making changes to the way K-12 funding is distributed. The Joint House and Senate Education Committee met Thursday to learn more about a model that partly funds colleges and universities based on predetermined metrics decided by the Legislature in collaboration with institutions of […]