Bill > HF421

This bill proposes to prohibit higher education institutions in Minnesota from considering legacy status or donor relationships as a factor in admissions decisions. Legacy status is defined as a familial relationship between an applicant and an alumnus of the institution. Under this proposed law, both public and private colleges and universities would be barred from giving any preferential treatment to applicants based on their family's connection to the school or their family's donor status. The bill specifically requests that the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents comply with these new restrictions. By eliminating legacy admissions, the bill aims to create a more equitable college admissions process that focuses on individual student merits rather than family connections or financial contributions to the institution.