California bans legacy admissions at private colleges, effective September 2025.

California has enacted a law banning legacy admissions at private colleges, effective September 2025. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, this legislation prohibits institutions from considering applicants' ties to alumni or donors. The law aims to promote equitable admissions based solely on merit. It follows similar bans in Maryland and three other states. Colleges must report their compliance annually, with violators publicly named by the state Department of Justice.

September 30, 2024
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