E–BOOK Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 19, 2019)
Electronic Books Opening Opportunity for Knowledge Act of 2019 or the E-BOOK Act of 2019
This bill authorizes 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 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 19, 2019
- Sep 19, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Sep 19, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 19, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House