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HB 4164

HIGHER ED-COMPACT SIGNING BAN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Katie Stuart

Illinois bill would ban state participation in interstate higher education compacts, potentially limiting regional education collaboration and student mobility agreements.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4164

Legislative bill overview

HB 4164 would prohibit Illinois from signing or participating in interstate higher education compacts. The bill appears designed to prevent the state from entering into multi-state agreements that coordinate education policies, funding, or governance across state lines.

Why is this important

Interstate compacts are formal agreements between states that can significantly affect higher education policy, student mobility, and funding mechanisms. Such restrictions could limit Illinois' ability to participate in regional education collaborations while potentially affecting reciprocal agreements with neighboring states that students may depend on.

Potential points of contention

  • Limiting regional cooperation: Prevents participation in compacts that might offer cost-sharing, student reciprocity, or coordinated program development across the Midwest
  • Unclear scope and rationale: The bill's specific concerns about compacts are not detailed in available materials, making it unclear what existing or proposed compacts triggered this legislation
  • Student mobility impacts: Could affect students from other states attending Illinois institutions or Illinois students attending out-of-state schools if compacts facilitate such arrangements

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

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