Texas Freedom Network: State Lawmakers Attack Higher Education in Texas as Bill Gutting Tenure Policies is Signed by Governor
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on June 15, 2023:
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Governor Abbott yesterday signed SB 18 into law. The legislation changes tenure policies for public universities including how tenure is granted to faculty members, how tenured faculty are reviewed, and when tenured faculty can be dismissed.
Attacks on tenure across the country are nothing new, with attempts dating back to at least 2017.
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Governor Abbott yesterday signed SB 18 into law. The legislation changes tenure policies for public universities including how tenure is granted to faculty members, how tenured faculty are reviewed, and when tenured faculty can be dismissed.
Attacks on tenure across the country are nothing new, with attempts dating back to at least 2017.