S. 740In Committee
Affordable College Textbook Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes statutory authority for Education Department grants that help colleges and states expand the use of open textbooks in higher education
Key points
- Establish open textbook grants
- Require GAO textbook cost report
- Direct Education Department grants
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1398-1399)
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