Bill · H.R. 2809· House(119-HR-2809)
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Young Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Fair College Admissions for Students Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It seeks to stop institutions of higher education that participate in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in admissions. Specifically, it targets preferences given to applicants based on their relationships to alumni or donors. The changes would take effect on the first day of the second award year starting after the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Eliminating donor and alumni preferences can facilitate greater access for students from lower economic backgrounds.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill promotes a more equitable and merit-based environment for all students.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
By eliminating legacy preferences, the bill may increase access for underrepresented racial groups.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would high-income households be better off under this?-5
Wealthy families who rely on donor or alumni status for admissions may find their advantages reduced.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-5
The bill reduces the systemic advantage high-net-worth individuals hold through donations.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-5
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elimination of Admissions Preferences: The bill prohibits institutions from providing any manner of preferential treatment in the admission process based on relationships to donors or alumni (Section 2(a)). This could create a more level playing field for applicants who do not have those specific connections.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Students+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Billionaires-5Good For High Income Households-5Good For High Net Worth Individuals-5Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals-5Good For White Americans-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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