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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.943 194th (Current)

An Act to ban discriminatory admissions practices at higher education institutions

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ban discriminatory admissions practices at higher education institutions. Higher Education.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Mark C. Montigny
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate member votes

College Admissions

This legislation prohibits a degree-granting institution of higher education, including a public college or university, from considering a donor or legacy preference when making admissions decisions. A violation of this restriction would result in a penalty of up to 2.8 percent of the net investment income of the institution plus revocation of the sales tax exemption under section 6 of chapter 64H. All fines shall be deposited into the Education and Transportation Trust Fund.
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