Bill > SB1053

This bill establishes the California Digital Open Source Library as a statewide repository for high-quality digital open source textbooks and related materials, aiming to reduce the significant financial burden of textbook costs on students in California's public postsecondary education system. The library will be administered by the California State University, in coordination with the California Community Colleges and potentially the University of California, providing an online platform for students and faculty to easily access, use, and adapt course materials at little to no cost. All materials will be licensed under a creative commons attribution license, allowing for reuse and modification while ensuring creators receive credit. The bill emphasizes that this initiative is intended to support faculty in choosing more affordable and flexible alternatives, but it does not mandate the use of any specific textbook or material. The implementation of this act is contingent upon the appropriation of funding and the operative status of Senate Bill 1052, which would establish the California Open Education Resources Council.