HB 1586 - DIGEST

Declares an intent to give universities and colleges some flexibility in considering race, color, ethnicity, or national origin as positive factors in their admission and transfer policies to promote diversity by enrolling meaningful numbers of students from groups that would not otherwise be so represented. To ensure the highest quality of education is provided at our universities and colleges, they must have the ability to engage in a holistic review of each applicant that includes all the positive qualities and experiences that an applicant possesses.

Declares it is not the intent to allow any form of quota or set aside system to be implemented by a university or college to insulate an applicant from comparison with all other candidates solely because of his or her racial status.