# New Law Could Crush College Majors

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Podcast: [Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boise-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7587806)
Published: 2026-06-17T10:12:15+00:00
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A new federal law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, just hit campuses: colleges must prove their degrees pay off—or risk losing federal loan eligibility. Starting July 4, 2025, undergrads must earn more than high school grads, and grad students must out-earn bachelor’s holders. Majors like education, humanities, arts, and even some sciences are in the crosshairs—many can’t meet the benchmarks. States like Idaho face tough choices, cutting programs vital to their economies. Teacher shortages could worsen, and cultural fields may shrink as students can’t afford to pursue passions. The public comment period is closed, but you still have a voice—reach out to your reps before this law reshapes higher education forever. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e3cdc78335371029

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