Governors’ offices, system boards and conservative policy groups are advancing measures to tighten control over general‑education curricula and restrict instruction labeled “controversial.” The University of Texas System recently adopted rules directing instructors to avoid material deemed not germane to courses and to present disputed matters ‘fairly’; faculty groups called the language vague and threatening to academic freedom. Separately, the Manhattan Institute released model legislation that would shift authority over core curriculum reviews from faculty to politically appointed governing boards and condition funding on compliance. The blueprint expressly proposes to relegate faculty bodies to advisory roles in certifying foundational coursework. Colleges should anticipate more state‑level audits of core offerings, possible funding contingencies, and heightened scrutiny from trustees; academic leaders will need clear governance responses and documentation linking curricula to learning outcomes and accreditation standards.