Massachusetts S943 bans donor and legacy preferences in admissions at higher education institutions.
Massachusetts S943 prohibits public and private higher education institutions from considering donor or legacy preferences in admissions. Donor preference refers to favoring applicants based on family ties to donors, while legacy preference favors applicants with family ties to alumni. Institutions may still collect this information for data purposes. Violators face fines and potential loss of tax-exempt status. The law takes effect for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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