To expand the use of open textbooks in order to achieve savings for students and improve textbook price information.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: The high cost of college textbooks continues to be a barrier for many students in achieving higher education, creates open textbook grant program, and creates textbook price information Section 133 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, definition changes, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Education, Environment, Finance, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress finds the following: The high cost of college textbooks continues to be a barrier for many students in achieving higher education.
- Creates open textbook grant program.
- Creates textbook price information Section 133 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Provides sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should encourage the consideration of open textbooks by faculty within the generally accepted principles of academic freedom...
- Requires GAO report Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit a report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: The high cost of college textbooks continues to be a barrier for many students in achieving higher education, creates open textbook grant program, and creates textbook price information Section 133 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Environment, Finance, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: The high cost of college textbooks continues to be a barrier for many students in achieving higher education, creates open textbook grant program, and creates textbook price information Section 133 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. King, Ms. Smith, and Ms. …
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