118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4900 — Fair College Admissions for Students Act

“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.”

Education

Introduced Jul 26, 2023

Last action Jul 26, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jul 26, 2023

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Referred

Jul 26, 2023

Education and Workforce

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced in House

Jul 26, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.