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CA SR28
Resolution
AI Summary
- California Senate calls upon Harvard University to end race-based admissions policies that the resolution claims disadvantage Asian American student applicants
- Resolution cites statistical evidence that Harvard maintains a consistently low proportion of Asian American students despite increasing application rates and qualifications
- Resolution references a 2013 Supreme Court decision in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin stating race should only be considered in admissions when diversity cannot be achieved through race-neutral means
- Resolution proposes Harvard could achieve diversity through alternative race-neutral policies including limiting legacy preferences, increasing financial aid, and using socioeconomic or ZIP code-based preferences
- Secretary of the Senate directed to transmit copies of the resolution for appropriate distribution
Legislative Description
Relative to Asian American students.
Last Action
From committee without further action.
11/30/2016
Committee Referrals
Education6/11/2015
Rules5/14/2015
Full Bill Text
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