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S 880119th CongressIntroduced
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Education
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ban preferential treatment in college admissions for legacy applicants and donors, aiming to promote equitable access to higher education institutions participating in federal aid programs.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits colleges from granting admissions advantages to legacy students or donors.
- 2Applies to institutions enrolled in federal student assistance programs.
- 3Effective date delayed until the second award year post-enactment for compliance.
Impact Areas
Higher education institutionsCollege applicants and familiesAlumni donor networks
Generated by legislative-analysis on Nov 9, 2025