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E-BOOK Act of 2017

Introduced: September 28, 2017 Introduced by: DelBene, Suzan K. Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 28, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Electronic Books Opening Opportunity for Knowledge Act of 2017 or the E-BOOK Act of 2017

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Department of Education to award grants to up to 10 institutions of higher education for pilot programs that reduce the cost of attendance for undergraduate students by expanding student access to digital course materials.

A preference is given to applications that demonstrate a commitment to serving disadvantaged students.

Grant recipients must make digital course materials available to undergraduate students in at least two different academic departments.

What's happening now September 28, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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