S 3250
Requires textbook publishers to provide public institutions of higher education with information on price and availability of textbooks.
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the Textbook Access Act, requires textbook publishers to share information with public colleges and universities in New Jersey about the prices and availability of their textbooks. It aims to increase transparency in the textbook market and help students and families afford course materials. The legislation also establishes guidelines for how textbooks should be ordered and substituted if unavailable, and prohibits improper incentives for faculty when selecting textbooks.
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