Enacts the "fair college admissions act"; prohibits legacy admissions policies at colleges and universities in New York.
Enacts the "fair college admissions act"; prohibits legacy admissions policies at colleges and universities in New York; declares such policies and practices to be discriminatory and inequitable. The bill aims to promote educational, economic, and social equity by preventing colleges from considering alumni relations in admissions. It defines "consider alumni/ae relation as a factor in admissions" and "higher education institution." Institutions violating the act may face civil penalties.
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