State lawmakers in 2025 have pitched dozens of bills to "extend a web of control" over colleges and universities, according to a prominent watchdog group.

President Donald Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' imposes strict caps on federal student loans, capping borrowing for professional schools at $50,000 per year. The measure particularly affects medical students, whose tuition often exceeds $300,000 over four years.

The new law brings sweeping changes, including national school vouchers, revised Medicaid and food assistance policies, and major overhauls to federal student loans and college funding.