Illinois SB0061 bans legacy and donor preferences in admissions at independent higher education institutions.
Illinois SB0061, the Preferential Admission Ban Act, prohibits independent higher education institutions from considering legacy or donor status in admissions starting September 1, 2025. These institutions must report annually to the General Assembly and the Attorney General on compliance. Non-compliant institutions must include demographic data of enrolled students. The Attorney General must publish the names of non-compliant institutions.
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