IL SB2202

Prohibits public and private higher education institutions from disciplining students solely for speech that would be protected by the First Amendment if made outside campus

Creates a private right of action allowing students at private institutions to sue for injunctive and declaratory relief, with potential attorney's fees, if their free speech rights are violated

Exempts religious institutions when applying the Act would conflict with their religious tenets, and allows discipline for harassment, threats, intimidation, or hate violence that denies students full educational participation

Requires the Board of Higher Education within one year to adopt rules mandating all public university boards of trustees implement policies protecting faculty and student freedom in classroom discussion and research publication without fear of termination

Directs the Illinois Community College Board within one year to establish rules ensuring faculty classroom freedom within course and accreditation requirements, and full freedom for faculty and students in research and publication