Removing Criminal History Questions from College Applications to Boost Reentry.
This law aims to remove criminal and juvenile justice history questions from college and university admissions applications. The goal is to help millions of Americans with such records access higher education, significantly improving their prospects for stable employment and successful societal reintegration. The Department of Education will provide guidance and training to institutions to ensure fair admissions processes.
Key points
Colleges and universities will be encouraged to eliminate questions about criminal and juvenile justice history from admission forms.
Individuals with past justice system involvement gain better access to higher education, crucial for successful reentry and reducing recidivism.
If institutions must inquire about this history, they are recommended to delay the request until after the admission decision is made.
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