Plain English Breakdown
The bill status is listed as vetoed with no effective date; it did not become law unless a legislative override occurred.
Allowing Colleges to Consider Descendants of Slavery in Admissions
This vetoed bill would allow California public and private colleges to consider giving an admissions preference to descendants of slavery, as long as it does not conflict with federal law.
What This Bill Does
- States that the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions may consider providing a preference in admissions to applicants who are descendants of slavery.
- Limits this action so it only happens if it does not conflict with federal law.
Who It Names or Affects
- Applicants for college admission who are defined as descendants of slavery.
- The California State University system.
- The University of California system.
- Independent institutions of higher education in the state.
- Private postsecondary educational institutions in the state.
Terms To Know
- Descendants of slavery
- Applicants defined by this bill, though the specific definition is not provided in the text.
- Admissions preference
- Special consideration given to certain applicants during the college application process.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill was vetoed by the governor and did not become law unless lawmakers overrode that decision.
- The text does not explain exactly how schools would define or identify descendants of slavery, only stating they must be 'as defined'.
- Any preference is limited to situations where it does not conflict with federal law.