California universities can no longer favor the children of alumni in the admissions process starting next year. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning so-called legacy admissions on Monday at all private colleges and universities in the state. Legacies were already banned at public schools.

The vast majority of California community college students aiming to transfer to a four-year university don't make it there, a recent state audit reveals. Why it matters: While bachelor's degrees aren't required for many jobs,

California is banning legacy admissions at private colleges and universities, ensuring that some of the country’s most selective schools will not favor applicants with familial or monetary connections to the schools.