Senators Push to Ban Legacy Preferences in College Admissions
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A bipartisan group of senators introduced the 'Merit-based Educational Reforms and Institutional Transparency Act' to prohibit universities from giving admissions preferences to children of alumni or donors. The bill has support from both Republicans and Democrats, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with legacy admissions. Some states and universities have already moved to eliminate these preferences, and the Supreme Court's recent decisions on racial preferences in admissions have added momentum to the issue.
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