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H. R. 2809 — 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.
April 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:322
H. R. 2809, also known as the "Fair College Admissions for Students Act," proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill aims to prevent colleges and universities that participate in Federal student assistance programs from giving special treatment in their...
Simple Explanation
The Fair College Admissions for Students Act wants to make sure that colleges don't say "yes" to a student just because their family gave money or used to go there. This means everyone gets a fair chance to apply to college.
S. 880 — 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.
March 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:334
S. 880 aims to change the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs cannot favor applicants related to big donors or alumni during admissions. The law would take effect at the start of the second award year...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that colleges can't give special treatment to people who are related to big money donors or former students when deciding who gets in. It means everyone should have a fair chance to get into college no matter who their family is.

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