Illinois - Session 104
Title: HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS
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.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-20 | Latest Action | 3/20/2026 - House: |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 4068 | SCH CD-ACCOMODATIONS-TIMELINE | in_committee |
| HB 4164 | HIGHER ED-COMPACT SIGNING BAN | in_committee |
| HB 4420 | COLLEGE PRESS ACT-PUBLIC MEDIA | in_committee |
| HB 4421 | ENTREPRENEUR INSTITUTE-REPEAL | in_committee |
| HB 4423 | SCH CD-LICENSE ENDORSEMENT | in_committee |
| HB 4553 | SCH ATHLETICS-OFFICIAL-CHECK | in_committee |
| HB 4859 | SCH CD-UNUSED FOOD SHARING | in_committee |
| HB 4979 | HIGHER ED-SURVEY/BD/REPORT | in_committee |