The Merit and Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Act of 2026 aims to ensure transparent and fair admissions and hiring practices in South.

The Merit and Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Act of 2026 mandates that public institutions of higher learning in South Carolina publish detailed information about their admissions and hiring processes, including applicant pools, hiring pools, and outcomes. It prohibits the use of undisclosed criteria in these processes and requires institutions to address persistent disparities. The act also mandates bias-prevention training for evaluators, documentation of adverse decisions, and record retention.

The Merit and Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Act of 2026 aims to ensure transparent and fair admissions and hiring practices in South.

The Merit and Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Act of 2026 mandates that public institutions of higher learning in South Carolina publish detailed information about their admissions and hiring processes, including applicant pools, hiring pools, and outcomes. It prohibits the use of undisclosed criteria in these processes and requires institutions to address persistent disparities. The act also mandates bias-prevention training for evaluators, documentation of adverse decisions, and record retention.