HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS House SponsorsRep. Katie Stuart-Sharon Chung and Emanuel "Chris" Welch Higher Education Committee Hearing Apr 8 2026 4:00PM Capitol Building 122 and Virtual Room 3 Springfield, IL - House Floor Amendment 1 3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate New Act 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. 1/6/2026HouseFiled 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 3/19/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 007-004-000 3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart 3/27/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/7/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch 4/7/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee