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2008 SESSION
SB 356 Textbook purchases; permits local school boards to enter into contracts with publishers.
Introduced by: John C. Watkins | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Textbook purchasing contracts. Permits local school boards to enter into contracts or issue purchase orders with publishers for the purchase of textbooks. The bill reorganizes the textbook purchasing process and repeals several sections of outdated code. Also provides that if consumable materials are sold to students, the local school board must provide those materials at a reduced price, or free of charge, to students who are unable to afford them. This bill is identical to HB 137 (Peace).
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Textbook purchasing contracts. Permits local school boards to enter into contracts with publishers for the purchase of textbooks. The bill reorganizes the textbook purchasing process and repeals several sections of outdated code. Also provides that if consumable materials are sold to students, the local school board must provide those materials at a reduced price, or free of charge, to students who are unable to afford them. This bill is identical to HB 137 (Peace).
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Textbook purchasing contracts. Permits local school boards to enter into contracts with publishers for the purchase of textbooks. The bill expands the definition of textbook to include print, electronic, online, and other manipulatives-based programs. The bill reorganizes the textbook purchasing process and repeals several sections of outdated code. Also provides that if consumable materials are sold to students, the local school board must provide those materials at a reduced price, or free of charge, to students who are unable to afford them.