A 4857 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits institution of higher education from giving preferential consideration for admission to legacy student.

This New Jersey bill prohibits colleges and universities from giving admission advantages to students based on their family connections to alumni or donors. It defines "legacy status" as having a familial relationship to a graduate of the institution and bans any preferential treatment for applicants with this background. The law applies to all higher education institutions within the state and takes effect immediately upon passage. By removing these preferences, the legislation aims to ensure that admissions decisions are made without regard to a student's family ties to the school or its benefactors.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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