B26-0218

Furthering Admissions Inclusion and Representation (FAIR) Act of 2025

Introduced·4/2/25
Tion Text

The FAIR Act of 2025 restricts legacy and donor preferences in admissions for higher education institutions in the District of Columbia.

The FAIR Act of 2025 aims to limit legacy and donor preferences in admissions for higher education institutions in the District of Columbia. It prohibits these institutions from offering such preferences unless they meet specific criteria, such as having a student body where at least 30% receive Federal Pell Grants. The Act also mandates annual reporting to the Deputy Mayor for Education, including data on student demographics and recruitment practices. The reporting data must be aggregated to protect individual identities.

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Committee of the Whole Committee
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History

Apr 22, 2025

Council

Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole

Apr 11, 2025

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0218 Published in the DC Register

Apr 2, 2025

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary