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Committee hears bill to ban legacy admissions; action laid over after testimony
Summary
Senate File 377 would prohibit institutions that receive state aid from giving preferential admissions treatment to legacy applicants or donors; the measure was laid over after proponents and opponents testified and committee questions.
Senate File 377, a proposal to ban legacy admissions at colleges and universities that receive state aid, was heard by the Senate Higher Education Committee and laid over for further consideration.
The bill, presented by Senator O'Mooverbane, would prohibit institutions receiving state funds from giving preferential treatment to applicants with family members who are alumni or donors. Proponents framed the measure as a step toward merit‑based admissions and improved equity; testimony cited research finding legacy status…
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