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HB 4240

COLLEGE MEAL PLAN EXEMPT ACT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jed Davis

Illinois bill exempting college meal plans from state regulation, potentially reducing student protections and pricing transparency for mandatory university meal purchases.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4240

Legislative bill overview

HB 4240 would exempt college meal plans from certain state regulations or requirements, though the specific exemptions are not detailed in the available filing information. The bill appears to provide regulatory relief for higher education institutions regarding how they structure and manage mandatory meal plan requirements for students.

Why is this important

College meal plans represent a significant cost burden for students, typically ranging from $2,500-$5,000+ annually. Any exemption from state oversight could affect student protections, pricing transparency, refund policies, and the quality standards governing these mandatory purchases that many institutions require.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer protections: Exempting meal plans from state regulation may remove pricing disclosure requirements, refund protections, or quality standards that currently protect students
  • Student affordability: Reduced oversight could enable higher prices or less flexible meal plan options without regulatory limits or transparency requirements
  • Institutional flexibility vs. student rights: Universities may support exemptions for operational flexibility, while student advocates worry about losing regulatory safeguards for a mandatory, expensive service

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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