ORS 348.751: Textbook affordability plan.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Each community college and public university listed in ORS 352.002 shall establish a textbook affordability plan. Each plan established under this section shall: (a) Contain measurable goals for increasing textbook affordability, such as: (A) Establishing a target amount of student savings that will result from adoption of the plan; or (B) Requiring that a certain number of courses offered by the community college or public university be designated as using low-cost or no-cost course materials under ORS 348.757. (b) Address how to best mitigate the economic impact of decreased academic bookstore revenue as a result of the increased adoption of low-cost or no-cost open educational resources. (c) Set forth the steps the community college or public university will take to advertise the availability of academic courses designated as using low-cost or no-cost course materials under ORS 348.757. (d) Contain a statement of support for the academic freedom of faculty and instructors to select high-quality course materials for courses taught by the faculty and instructors. (e) Establish a process for faculty and instructors to be informed about available low-cost and no-cost course materials. (2) At least one student representative must be included and consulted in the development of each textbook affordability plan established under subsection (1) of this section. [2019 c.189 §2]
Official history and status
History: Note: See note under 348.748.
This rule cites
- ORS 352.002 — resolved
- ORS 348.757 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.html