Relates to prohibiting colleges from denying formerly incarcerated individuals admittance to college based solely on their incarceration

This bill prohibits colleges and universities from denying admission to applicants solely because they have a history of incarceration. It directly affects formerly incarcerated individuals seeking enrollment in higher education. The law adds a new section to education law requiring institutions to consider all applicants without automatic denial based on past incarceration. The policy takes effect July 1 following enactment, applying to all public and private institutions of higher education in the state.