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Free Educational Resources Act: Saving Students Money on Textbooks

This act aims to reduce education costs for students, especially those from lower-income backgrounds, by funding colleges that use free, digital learning materials. This means students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses could avoid expensive textbooks, making education more accessible. The act also encourages collaboration among institutions to expand these resources.
Key points
Colleges can receive grants to develop and use free, publicly available digital reading materials for STEM courses.
Students, particularly low-income and minority students, could save money by not having to purchase expensive textbooks for certain courses.
The act encourages institutions to collaborate with libraries and other colleges to increase the availability and quality of open educational resources.
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Print number: 119_HR_6686
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Cost Educational Resources Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6686.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges can receive grants to develop and use free, publicly available digital reading materials for STEM courses.
  • Students, particularly low-income and minority students, could save money by not having to purchase expensive textbooks for certain courses.
  • The act encourages institutions to collaborate with libraries and other colleges to increase the availability and quality of open educational resources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

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Education