HB4111

HIGHER ED-STUDENT WITHDRAWAL

Introduced·9/2/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4111 mandates public higher education institutions to adopt policies allowing student withdrawals under extenuating circumstances.

Illinois HB4111 amends the Public Higher Education Act to require all public institutions of higher education to implement policies that permit students to withdraw under extenuating circumstances. These circumstances include illness, injury, hospitalization, and mental health issues. The policy must also include a provision for prorated refunds of tuition, fees, and room and board costs for the semester during which the student withdraws. This Act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Rules Committee
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History

Oct 15, 2025

House

First Reading

Oct 15, 2025

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Sep 2, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton