HB4304 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Higher Education Committee
Hearings
Higher Education Committee Hearing Feb 25 2026 4:00PM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, IL ** Canceled **
Statutes 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
DateChamberAction
1/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
1/14/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/14/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee
2/25/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung