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HB4304 - 104th General Assembly
HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS
Last Action
Hearings
Higher Education Committee Hearing Mar 19 2026 4:00PM Stratton Building Room C-1 Springfield, ILStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Higher Education Student Bill of Rights Act. Provides that a student attending a postsecondary education institution in the State is entitled to the following rights: the right to an inclusive and safe learning environment; the right to equal access; the right to safety and respect; the right to accessibility; the right to free expression; the right to organize; the right to peaceful protest; the right to academic transparency; the right to fair evaluation; the right to educational records; the right to educational programs safeguarded from political interference; the right to career preparation; the right to educational quality; the right to due process; the right to representation; the right to institutional accountability; the right to financial transparency; the right to fair lending and borrowing practices; the right to timely refunds and withdrawals; and the right to transfer.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/06/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart |
| 1/14/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 1/14/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Higher Education Committee |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung |