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CA AB2471

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ricardo Lara

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires California State University trustees and community college district governing boards to develop rules mandating e-textbooks meet specified requirements; urges University of California regents and private baccalaureate institutions to do the same
  • E-textbooks must include explicit digital rights management information disclosing the percentage that can be printed, copied, pasted, exported, durability of consumer notes/highlights, and duration of access
  • Publishers must provide consumers a clear refund policy allowing full refunds for purchased e-textbooks within 14 days of purchase
  • Designates this as a state-mandated local program and requires reimbursement through the Commission on State Mandates procedures if costs are determined

Legislative Description

Postsecondary education: e-textbooks.

Last Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

5/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/18/2012
Higher Education3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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