Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed several bills into law, including legislation aimed at banning legacy admissions at public colleges and universities in the state, making Virginia the second state to eliminate admission advantages based on family connections. This move positions Virginia as a leader in the effort to address issues of fairness in college admissions. The legislation has garnered attention nationwide, with Senator Tim Kaine expressing pride in Virginia's initiative and advocating for a similar bipartisan bill at the federal level.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill banning the consideration of legacy to public universities, making the commonwealth the second state to end admission advantages through family connections. https://t.co/mMbNatu28e
Virginia's governor signed the state's ban on legacy admissions into law last week. Read more about the state's efforts and what it means for the battle over college admissions here: https://t.co/phkymVkimx
New Virginia Law Bans Legacy Admissions in Public Universities and Colleges https://t.co/1xpDMesEMu
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs several new bills into law as Virginia legislative session closes https://t.co/h5qUpzF9po
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signs bills targeting legacy admissions at Virginia public colleges https://t.co/Oa6r75IH2E https://t.co/mQWpBJ5cAm
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed two bills aimed at legacy admissions at public colleges in the state. https://t.co/TmFe3ruA93 https://t.co/Rf6wQGTwgw
Proud to see Virginia be a leader in banning legacy admissions at colleges and universities. Now Congress should pass my bipartisan bill to do the same nationwide.
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