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IL HR0832

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Dunkin

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Encourages the Illinois Board of Higher Education, student advisors, college officials, faculty, bookstores, and publishers to collaborate on increasing student awareness of affordable textbook options
  • Addresses the availability of alternative textbook formats including unbundled, black and white, unbound, and electronic versions produced by publishers
  • Recognizes that campus bookstores offer multiple purchasing options (bundled or separate components, print or digital formats, purchase or rental) with pricing displayed at point of sale
  • Seeks to improve student education and outreach regarding textbook affordability options without negatively impacting existing rental programs or access initiatives
  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the Governor and all members of the Illinois General Assembly

Legislative Description

COLLEGE TEXTBOOK OPTIONS

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/3/2014
Rules2/18/2014

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