California's new law, signed by Gov. Newsom, bans legacy admissions at private colleges, aiming to promote fairness in college applications and enhance diversity.
"If we value diversity in higher education, we must level the playing field," said Assemblyman Phil Ting, emphasizing the importance of merit over family connections in admissions.
Traditionally, many elite colleges have favored applicants with family ties to alumni, reinforcing a system that favors affluent families and maintaining inequities in higher education.
California aligns with Maryland in banning legacy admissions at both public and private institutions, while Illinois, Virginia, and Colorado limit these practices to public universities.
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