Relating to requirements regarding electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format purchased for public schools.
Impact
The bill's implications on state laws center around how instructional materials are managed and utilized in Texas public schools. By requiring publishers to provide electronic versions of their printed materials, the bill would potentially modernize educational practices and facilitate more streamlined access to learning resources. The initiative could particularly benefit students who may need digital access for better accommodation of learning styles and disabilities.
Summary
House Bill 213 focuses on enhancing electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format for public schools. The bill mandates that publishers supplying such materials will provide school districts with access to the content in electronic form at no additional cost. This requirement aims to ensure that students and educators can utilize digital formats alongside traditional printed books, which can enhance learning experiences and improve accessibility in the classroom.
Contention
While the bill aims to improve access to learning resources, there may be concerns regarding the effective implementation and distribution of those electronic materials. Areas of contention might include the potential for unequal access based on students' technological capabilities or the variability of schools' access to infrastructure supporting digital learning. Additionally, there could be discussions among stakeholders regarding the funding mechanisms and policies necessary to support this transition to electronic formats.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and creating allotments for the procurement of certain instructional materials under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee.
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
Relating to parental access to records regarding library materials checked out from public school libraries and instructional materials used in public schools.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; providing penalties.