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Free Educational Resources: Support for Students and Universities

This act aims to reduce education costs for students, especially those with lower incomes, by promoting free, digital learning materials. Universities can receive grants to create and use such resources, potentially lowering textbook expenses.
Key points
Students can save money on textbooks as universities will be encouraged to use free digital materials.
Higher education institutions will receive financial support to develop courses based on free digital resources, especially in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
Priority for grants will be given to institutions with a high number of low-income or minority students.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8204
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2022-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Cost Educational Resources Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8204.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Students can save money on textbooks as universities will be encouraged to use free digital materials.
  • Higher education institutions will receive financial support to develop courses based on free digital resources, especially in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
  • Priority for grants will be given to institutions with a high number of low-income or minority students.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education