California bill banning ‘legacy’ preference in college admissions heads to Newsom’s desk: ‘Fair and equitable’

The California state legislature passed a Democrat-led bill last week that, if signed by the state’s governor, would ban private colleges from admitting preferred applicants who are related to alumni, employees or donors.

The bill, AB 1780, passed the Assembly unanimously and also cleared the Senate, with just five Republicans voting against it. It now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for approval. 

According to the bill’s Democratic author, Assemblymember Philip Ting, the bill “is in response to last summer’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that bans race considerations in the college admissions process.”

“If race can’t be a factor, Ting and other supporters believe wealth or relationships shouldn’t be considered either,” Ting’s office said in a news release.

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The bill would ban private colleges from admitting preferred applicants who are related to alumni, employees or donors. (Myung J. Chun / Contributor)

“Equal opportunity is the name of the game here. Everyone should be considered fairly,” Ting said in a statement. “Hard work, good grades and a well-rounded background should earn you a spot in the incoming class – not the size of the check your family can write or who

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