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Fair College Admissions for Students Act
3/13/2024, 10:55 AM
Summary of Bill S 2524
Bill 118 s 2524, also known as the Fair College Admissions for Students Act, aims to address issues of fairness and equity in the college admissions process. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of ensuring that all students have an equal opportunity to access higher education.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of guidelines for colleges and universities to follow in their admissions processes. These guidelines are designed to promote transparency and fairness, and to prevent discrimination against students based on factors such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Additionally, the Fair College Admissions for Students Act includes measures to increase access to college for low-income and underrepresented students. This includes provisions for financial aid and support services to help these students succeed in higher education. Overall, the bill seeks to level the playing field for all students seeking to attend college, and to ensure that admissions decisions are based on merit and potential rather than on factors outside of the student's control. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a necessary step towards creating a more equitable education system.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of guidelines for colleges and universities to follow in their admissions processes. These guidelines are designed to promote transparency and fairness, and to prevent discrimination against students based on factors such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Additionally, the Fair College Admissions for Students Act includes measures to increase access to college for low-income and underrepresented students. This includes provisions for financial aid and support services to help these students succeed in higher education. Overall, the bill seeks to level the playing field for all students seeking to attend college, and to ensure that admissions decisions are based on merit and potential rather than on factors outside of the student's control. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a necessary step towards creating a more equitable education system.
Congressional Summary of S 2524
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2524
Bill S 2524 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2524 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023. Bill S 2524's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2524
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2524
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2524
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
A bill 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2524
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