Kentucky lawmakers override veto to pass bill allowing faculty layoffs for financial reasons

Kentucky lawmakers have overridden Governor Beshear's veto, allowing public universities to dismiss faculty, including tenured staff, for financial reasons like low enrollment or revenue shortfalls. Governing boards must establish dismissal processes by October 1. While proponents cite improved financial stewardship, critics fear the law could be misused beyond genuine financial necessity.< a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/kentucky-lawmakers-override-veto-to-pass-bill-allowing-faculty-layoffs-for-financial-reasons/articleshow/130373614.cms">READ MORE