Affordable College Textbook Act

The Affordable College Textbook Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7040, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reducing the cost of college textbooks for students. The bill seeks to achieve this by promoting the use of open educational resources (OER) in place of traditional textbooks.

Under the Affordable College Textbook Act, the Department of Education would establish a grant program to support the creation and adoption of OER in higher education. These resources would be freely available to students, reducing the financial burden of purchasing expensive textbooks.

Additionally, the bill would require publishers who receive federal funding for textbooks to disclose the cost of production, marketing, and distribution of their materials. This transparency is intended to hold publishers accountable for the high prices of textbooks and encourage them to lower costs. Overall, the Affordable College Textbook Act aims to make higher education more affordable for students by promoting the use of open educational resources and increasing transparency in textbook pricing. This legislation has the potential to benefit students across the country by reducing the financial barriers to obtaining a college education.