ND HCR3013

North Dakota University System students pay an estimated average of $1,100 per year for academic course textbooks.

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

The resolution urges the State Board of Higher Education and faculty members of North Dakota University System institutions to increase open textbook usage in academic courses.

Increased use of open textbooks among North Dakota University System institutions and other states' higher education systems for common core courses may reduce state costs related to higher education.

The Secretary of State is directed to forward copies of the resolution to each State Board of Higher Education member, the North Dakota University System Chancellor, and each university system institution president.