The obvious waste and inefficiency of our higher-education system is finally attracting the attention of state legislators. Maybe it was not wise to shower money on everyone who thought that college might be fun.

In today’s Martin Center article, Elizabeth Stelle of the Commonwealth Foundation in Pennsylvania writes about a proposal in that state (Grow PA) for a serious policy change.

She writes:

Grow PA’s approach is to boost aid for high-growth career pathways, thus attracting students to certifications and degrees that offer genuine employment opportunities. The program would subsidize qualifying students pursuing degrees in high-demand fields — such as health care, energy, education, and law enforcement — at Pennsylvania technical schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. In return, these students would commit to remaining in Pennsylvania for at least five years after graduation and working in their professional fields.

This might have little chance of passing, but at least some legislators in Pennsylvania recognize the problem. Those in other states where the political balance of power isn’t so favorable to leftist notions might do well to study Grow PA.