ND HCR3009

Direct the Legislative Management to study the use of open textbooks in the North Dakota University System and partnership options with other states.

Address the $1,100 average annual cost per student for academic textbooks in the North Dakota University System.

Open textbooks are published under licenses enabling students to obtain free or low-cost electronic or printed versions.

Legislative Management must report findings, recommendations, and any required legislation to the Sixty-fourth Legislative Assembly.