Authored by Assemblymember Philip Ting, the bill was introduced in response to last summer’s US Supreme Court ruling that prohibits race-based considerations in college admissions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to make a decision on a new bill that would ban private colleges in the state from admitting applicants based on their relationships with alumni. The bill, passed unanimously by the California State Assembly and approved by the Senate, now awaits the governor’s signature.
Authored by Assemblymember Philip Ting, the bill was introduced in response to last summer’s US Supreme Court ruling that prohibits race-based considerations in college admissions.
“If race can’t be a factor, Ting and other supporters believe wealth or relationships shouldn’t be considered either,” Ting’s office explained in a press release.
“Equal opportunity is the name of the game here. Everyone should be considered fairly,” Ting stated. “Hard work, good grades, and a well-rounded…
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