"Virginia Second State to Ban Legacy Admissions at Public Colleges"
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a new law ending the use of legacy admissions at the state's public colleges and universities, requiring schools to stop giving an admissions advantage to applicants with connections to alums and donors. The law, set to take effect on July 1, follows similar moves in other states and by some private colleges to address concerns about fairness and privilege in the admissions process.
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- Virginia has banned legacy admissions at its public colleges NPR
- Virginia bans legacy admissions at public colleges and universities WRIC ABC 8News
- Youngkin signs bills banning legacy preferences at Virginia public colleges The Washington Post
- Virginia becomes second state to ban university legacy admissions AOL
- Virginia bans public universities from considering legacy in admissions NBC News
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