You can read the full Bill here: Texas House Bill 1027
From the House Bill:
"g) If an institution of higher education or a college
bookstore publishes a course materials list with a course schedule
on an Internet website that provides a search function, the
institution or bookstore must:
(1) ensure that the search function permits a search
based on whether a course or section of a course requires or
recommends only open educational resources; or
(2) provide a searchable list of courses and sections
of courses that require or recommend only open educational
resources.
(h) If an institution of higher education designates in the
institution's course schedule certain courses or sections of
courses as having low course material costs or a similar
designation, the institution shall, in a prominent location in the
schedule, state or provide an Internet website link to the criteria
for that designation."
What this translates to:
Students need to be able to search for classes that have free/OER or low cost course materials
Disclaimer: These explanations are provided solely for general informational purposes to assist in understanding the referenced House Bill. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
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