Legislative Textbook Pilot Program Language
Legislative Textbook Pilot Program Language
This appropriation includes funding
to identify and improve on practices
for selecting and purchasing textbooks
and course materials that are used by
students. The board, in collaboration with
the Minnesota State University Student
Association (MSUSA) and the Minnesota
State College Student Association (MSCSA)
must develop and implement pilot projects
with this appropriation to address the
financial burden that textbook prices and
requirements place on students. These
projects may include textbook rental
programs, cooperative purchasing efforts,
training, and education and awareness
programs for students and faculty on cost
considerations and textbook options. The
student associations must be fully involved in
the development and implementation of any
project using this appropriation. The board
must report, with input from MSUSA and
MSCSA, to the committees of the legislature
responsible for higher education finance by
February 15, 2009, on the success of the pilot
projects. This money is available until June
30, 2009.
