OBBBA Implementation: A Call for Bipartisan Cooperation in Higher Education Reform
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) represents a significant overhaul of federal higher education policy, focusing on institutional accountability, loan limits, and Pell Grant reforms. Despite its passage along partisan lines, successful implementation requires bipartisan collaboration. A new report from Inside Higher Ed highlights the need for cooperation across political and institutional lines to address key areas such as student outcomes, financial accountability, and support for high-value training programs. The report emphasizes the importance of aligning efforts to ensure the bill's objectives are met effectively.