Higher education; Higher Education Workforce Development and Fair Admission Act; prohibiting state education institutions from inquiring about criminal conviction history on initial application; exceptions; effective date; emergency.

Summary

The bill prohibits state higher‑education institutions from requesting a prospective student's criminal conviction history on the initial application or before an admission decision is made, except for certain sex‑related offenses. After a student is admitted, schools may inquire about criminal history for counseling, campus safety, housing, financial aid, or specific programs such as teacher preparation. The measure aims to make admissions fairer while still allowing limited use of conviction information for safety and support purposes.

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