CT HB06117

Board of Regents for Higher Education and University of Connecticut each establish pilot programs to assess and promote use of digital open-source textbooks within their constituent units, including seminars and workshops for faculty and staff.

Pilot program leaders must report by July 1, 2016 to the joint standing committee on higher education with analysis of potential cost savings to students and identification of barriers to open-source textbook adoption.

Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium may share pilot program materials with private members at a cost determined by the consortium.

Task force established to study best practices for open educational resources and develop programs to incentivize faculty creation or adaptation of open educational resources that reduce student course material costs.

Task force consisting of representatives from University of Connecticut, regional community-technical colleges, Charter Oak State College, Connecticut State University System, and independent institutions must submit findings and recommendations by October 1, 2016.