Bill > HB560

This bill shifts the authority for adopting and managing electronic textbooks, state-developed open-source textbooks, and other instructional materials from the commissioner of education to the State Board of Education, ensuring that school districts and charter schools provide students with materials that cover essential knowledge and skills. The State Board of Education will now be responsible for creating and updating lists of approved electronic textbooks and instructional materials, which must be reviewed by experts and meet accessibility standards, and will also oversee the purchase and distribution of state-developed open-source textbooks, including establishing their costs and licensing terms. This change aims to streamline the process and consolidate oversight within the State Board of Education.