Signed into LawFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Jacque Phillips (D)
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Governor Signed
Jun 1, 2026
Summary
HB 1016 updates state law to keep the Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative alive through at least 2031. It requires the higher‑education department to issue an annual report on OER use, establishes a new OER council with representatives from colleges, libraries and technology experts, and earmarks $275,000 for the program in the 2026‑27 budget. The measure aims to reduce textbook costs for students and improve access to free learning materials.
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