E-BOOK Act of 2017
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 28, 2017)
Electronic Books Opening Opportunity for Knowledge Act of 2017 or the E-BOOK Act of 2017
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Department of Education to award grants to up to 10 institutions of higher education for pilot programs that reduce the cost of attendance for undergraduate students by expanding student access to digital course materials.
A preference is given to applications that demonstrate a commitment to serving disadvantaged students.
Grant recipients must make digital course materials available to undergraduate students in at least two different academic departments.
What just happenedSep 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 28, 2017
- Sep 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Sep 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House