HB 26-1016

House Bill 26-1016 extends the Open Educational Resources Program and its governing council in Colorado until November 1, 2031. It also increases the number of members on the council from 12 to 15. The bill ensures that annual reports about open educational resources will continue to be prepared by the Department of Higher Education until December 31, 2031. Since the bill has been signed into law, the program and its requirements are now officially extended for an additional five years beyond their original expiration date.

Official Summary

The act extends the repeal date of the open educational resources grant program and the Colorado open educational resources council (council) to November 1, 2031. The act increases representation from public institutions of higher education on the council from 12 to 15 members.     The act extends the requirement for the department of higher education (department) to prepare and submit an annual report regarding open educational resources to December 31, 2031.     The act appropriates $275,000 to the department for use by the Colorado commission on higher education and higher education special purpose programs.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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