Virginia Governor signs bill banning legacy preferences in public university admissions.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill banning legacy preferences in admissions for public universities, prohibiting institutions from giving preferential treatment based on legacy status or relationships to donors. This decision aligns with nationwide efforts, including bills in Congress, to eliminate legacy preferences in admissions processes. Similar legislation is being considered in Massachusetts, New York, and Maryland.
March 09, 2024
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