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Fair College Admissions: Ending Donor and Alumni Preferences

This act aims to make college admissions fairer. Colleges receiving federal student aid will be prohibited from giving preferential treatment to applicants based on their connections to donors or alumni. This is intended to increase opportunities for all students to attend their desired colleges, regardless of their family's status.
Key points
Prohibits preferential treatment for college applicants based on their relationship to institution donors.
Prohibits preferential treatment for college applicants based on their relationship to institution alumni, with a possible waiver for historically underrepresented students.
Changes will take effect starting from the second award year after the act's enactment.
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Print number: 117_HR_6559
Sponsor: Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16]
Process start date: 2022-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair College Admissions for Students Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6559.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits preferential treatment for college applicants based on their relationship to institution donors.
  • Prohibits preferential treatment for college applicants based on their relationship to institution alumni, with a possible waiver for historically underrepresented students.
  • Changes will take effect starting from the second award year after the act's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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