According to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, enrollment in schools dropped by 2.9 million from 2019 to 2020 and colleges by 615,000.

Making the distinction is difficult, but institutions could be protected 'islands' given mandates and mitigation strategies.

In the Dems' effort to get the multi-trillion proposal approved, they may be leaving out a crucial piece to help families, students.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on enrollment at SUNY colleges and universities, adding to an ongoing decline of students at the 64-campus system.