The Indiana Commission for Higher Education revised its approval packet for new academic programs to require institutions to state whether proposed degrees demonstrate a 'commitment to the core values of American society.' Secretary of Education Katie Jenner framed the change as part of producing 'the best citizens possible' and said the state will continue vetting new degrees before students can enroll. The new question tightens political oversight of curricular approval and signals growing state‑level scrutiny of program content and civic commitments, raising compliance and academic‑freedom issues for public and private colleges in Indiana.