July 15, 2005

Colorado's 'Noble Experiment'

By KARIN FISCHER

The jury is still out on a plan that gives money to students and more autonomy to colleges

A new Colorado law that gives public colleges greater operating flexibility but less direct financial support from the state is drawing national attention, but it is too early to determine the measure's full impact.

Under the law, which took effect on July 1, Colorado becomes the first state to provide a substantial portion of public funds for higher education directly to undergraduates,

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