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NJ S287

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey institutions of higher education from giving preferential consideration in admissions to applicants based on legacy status (familial relationship to alumni)
  • Bans preferential treatment for applicants with familial relationships to donors of the institution
  • Defines "legacy status" as the familial relationship between an applicant and an alumnus of the institution or its programs
  • Applies to admission decisions for both the institution overall and specific academic programs
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits institution of higher education from giving preferential consideration for admission to legacy student.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/13/2026

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