Ohio

One association believes this move incentivizes individuals to apply for jobs during a tight labor market and a shrinking talent pool.

Similar state and federal initiatives have either stalled or, if passed, have not gained traction among parents and students.

While a slew of proposed state bills antagonize China and international student enrollment continues to cool, higher education in the U.S. is flirting with losing a student body worth $15 billion to the U.S. economy.

The Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act would have broad implications across the state's 14 public universities, 23 colleges, and some private schools, mirroring similar proposals drafted by other states, along with some unique ones.