The Indiana Senate passed an education bill containing a provision that would eliminate public college degrees classified as 'low‑earning'—programs whose graduates reportedly earn less than high‑school‑only peers. Senators approved the measure with near‑unanimous support, and advocates say the change could force program closures at state institutions. The provision was embedded in a broader technical education package and was not highlighted in the bill digest, drawing criticism from faculty and higher‑ed advocates who say the metric risks narrowing curricular offerings and harming students who pursue certain career paths. If enacted, the policy would require campuses to reassess program viability based on post‑graduation earnings and could accelerate state‑level pressures on program portfolios, workforce alignment, and academic autonomy.