Massachusetts H1452 bans legacy preferences in higher education admissions.

Massachusetts H1452 prohibits public higher education institutions from considering an applicant's familial relationship to a graduate when deciding on admission. The bill also mandates that these institutions exclude information about the colleges attended by the applicant's relatives from their admission documents. These provisions will apply to admission decisions leading to initial enrollment starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Massachusetts H1452 bans legacy preferences in higher education admissions.

Massachusetts H1452 prohibits public higher education institutions from considering an applicant's familial relationship to a graduate when deciding on admission. The bill also mandates that these institutions exclude information about the colleges attended by the applicant's relatives from their admission documents. These provisions will apply to admission decisions leading to initial enrollment starting in the 2026-2027 school year.