New York S06597 prohibits degree-granting institutions of higher education from giving legacy preference in admissions.
New York S06597 amends the education law by adding a new section that prohibits degree-granting institutions of higher education from giving preference to applicants based on their familial relationship to a graduate of the institution. Institutions may still inquire about such relationships after an admission offer has been accepted, for data collection purposes. The amendment takes effect on July 1 following the date the act becomes law.
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