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HB 381 Original 2023 Regular Session LaFleur
Abstract: Creates an affordable digital textbook and learning material pilot program for certain
students at certain public postsecondary education institutions.
Proposed law requires the Bd. of Regents, in collaboration with the public postsecondary education
institution management boards, to create and implement the Affordable Digital Textbook and
Learning Materials Subscription Pilot Program.
Board of Regents
Proposed law requires the Bd. of Regents to do the following:
(1)Identify institutions that may participate in the program, prioritizing institutions with large
socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented student
populations.
(2)Award participating institutions grants to provide financial assistance to eligible students for
the cost of participating in the program.
(3)Engage in a competitive bidding process to select one or more digital textbook and learning
materials subscription providers.
Participating Institutions
Proposed law requires participating public postsecondary education institutions to do the
following:
(1) Determine the eligibility criteria for a student to receive financial assistance, prioritizing
economically disadvantaged students. (2)Use grant funds awarded provide financial assistance to eligible students for all or part of the
cost of participating in the program.
(Adds R.S. 17:3129.8; Repeals R.S. 17:3129.8)