Researcher: MGS Page 1 3/15/22
OLR Bill Analysis
sHB 5034
AN ACT PROHIBITING AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
FROM CONSIDERING LEGACY PREFERENCES IN THE
ADMISSIONS PROCESS.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits UConn, the Connecticut State Universities, the
regional community-technical colleges, and Charter Oak State College
from giving admissions preference to any applicant because he or she
has a family member that is a graduate of the institution.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2022
COMMITTEE ACTION
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
Joint Favorable Substitute
Yea 15 Nay 8 (03/03/2022)