Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy or operations
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy or operations
StateIllinoisIntroduced
HB 4304: HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS
Katie Stuart
HB 4304 status: Introduced — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0768 (updated Aug 7, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
85OUT OF 100
Score:85/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
The bill codifies state-wide student rights and institutional expectations across all public higher education institutions, creating a new standard for administrative transparency and student due process.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Encourages transparency in financial obligations and tuition
- Promotes focus on workforce-relevant skills and credential value
Risks
- Potential administrative costs to implement reporting and transparency standards
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Codifies key student rights regarding academic freedom and due process
- Promotes inclusive and safe campus environments
- Establishes clear expectations for educational transparency
Risks
- Aspirational language may limit concrete improvements in campus culture
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Lack of private right of action may lead to inconsistent implementation across institutions
Analysis scope
Most provisions use aspirational 'strive to' language rather than mandatory directives
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedCurrent
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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