Governor Gavin Newsom enacts extensive legislation prohibiting legacy admissions

Governor Gavin Newsom enacts extensive legislation prohibiting legacy admissions

The law will take effect in September 2025 and will impact various institutions. California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved AB 1780, a new law that prohibits private nonprofit colleges in California from considering legacy and donor preferences in their admissions processes. This decision brings private institutions in line with the University of California system, which … Read more