H.R. 2809 Introduced Education

Fair College Admissions for Students Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy students or donors.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] Introduced April 10, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (3 D) Latest action April 10, 2025

Summary

Fair College Admissions for Students Act
This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to applicants based on their relationships to donors or alumni of the IHE.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Apr 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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