The main purpose of this legislation is to promote fairness in college admissions by prohibiting higher education institutions that receive federal student assistance from giving special treatment to applicants based on their connections to alumni or donors. This aims to create a more equitable admissions process for all students, regardless of their background or financial contributions. Key provisions of the law include a clear ban on preferential treatment for legacy students—those who are children or relatives of alumni—and for applicants who have connections to donors of the institution.