Establishes transparency requirements for textbooks and curricula
HB 1450 requires public school districts and colleges to create a searchable online database of course syllabi and textbook information. School districts must submit this data biannually, including bibliographic details (title, author, website) for textbooks and course descriptions, while colleges must do the same for all courses. The law prohibits requiring digital reproduction or copyright-infringing posts and applies starting the 2025-26 school year. It directly affects all public K-12 schools and state-approved colleges by mandating transparency about instructional materials. The database will serve as the central public resource for curriculum and textbook details.
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Louis Riggs
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