I agree with the above comments that the government should be entirely hands-off with respect to education funding and control (one goes with the other). But---nothing prevents the government from establishing educational standards for its own staff employment and military training. And rating the state high schools, colleges, and universities according to this standard. Maybe restore the practice of employment tests to see if applicants measure up. Once it turns out that a bachelor's degree in basket-weaving gives you a flunking grade on your application for a government position (e.g., accounting), there will be a Great Smelling of the Coffee.