HB4304

HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS

Final Passage·5/31/26

Illinois HB4304 establishes a Higher Education Student Bill of Rights Act, ensuring students' rights in postsecondary education.

Illinois HB4304, the Higher Education Student Bill of Rights Act, guarantees students attending postsecondary education institutions various rights. These include the right to an inclusive and safe learning environment, equal access, safety, respect, accessibility, free expression, organization, peaceful protest, educational records, educational programs free from political interference, career preparation, educational quality, due process, representation, institutional accountability, academic transparency, fair evaluation, financial transparency, fair lending and borrowing practices, timely.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 20

2:30 PM

Senate Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 19

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Sent to the Governor

May 31

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 037-019-000

May 31

House

Passed Both Houses