This bill aims to eliminate preferential treatment in the admissions process for legacy students at institutions of higher education in New Jersey. Specifically, it prohibits these institutions from granting any form of preferential 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 ties to donors of the institution.

The legislation is designed to promote fairness and equality in the admissions process by ensuring that all applicants are evaluated solely on their individual merits, rather than their familial connections. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.