This bill aims to prohibit institutions of higher education in New Jersey from granting preferential admission consideration to applicants based on their legacy status, which is defined as the familial relationship of the applicant to an alumnus of the institution. Additionally, the bill extends this prohibition to applicants who have familial relationships with donors to the institution.

By implementing this legislation, the bill seeks to ensure a more equitable admissions process that does not favor applicants based on their familial connections, thereby promoting fairness and diversity within higher education institutions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.