S 928
An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education
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This bill seeks to eliminate legacy preferences in Massachusetts higher education admissions. Legacy preferences, which historically gave advantages to children of alumni, are intended to create a more equitable admissions process. The legislation would prohibit colleges and universities in the state from considering an applicant’s familial ties when making admissions decisions. This aims to level the playing field and promote diversity in higher education.
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Bill S.928 194th (Current)
An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to ban legacy preferences in higher education. Higher Education.
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Presenter: Lydia Edwards Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.928
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2534 |
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