MS HB1525

Requires textbook publishers selling to Mississippi public colleges and universities to disclose in writing all textbook modifications from the past 10 years, pricing information for textbooks and supplemental materials, and details about bundled packages.

Mandates faculty consider least costly textbook practices consistent with educational quality, use textbooks longer when not outdated, work with bookstores on ordering processes, and provide written statements to college presidents detailing required and recommended course materials.

Requires bundled textbooks and supplemental materials to also be available for separate unbundled purchase in equal quantities, except after initial shipment when faculty and bookstores determine disproportionate need exists.

Authorizes pilot textbook rental programs on individual campuses if approved by student government, with rental costs capped at 33% of average retail purchase costs and programs must be self-sustaining after initial startup funding.

Requires bookstores and institutions to provide internet listings of all required and recommended textbooks with ISBNs at student registration, and directs institutions to establish policies ensuring textbook affordability and financial aid access for required course materials.