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CA SR28

Resolution

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robert Huff

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

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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