Bill > SB146

This bill, known as the Textbook Cost Transparency Act, requires the University of Alaska to provide detailed information about required course materials in its online course schedule. Specifically, the bill mandates that the course schedule identify any required zero-cost or low-cost resources, as well as the amount of any automatic fees charged for course materials. The bill also requires a search function to allow students to find courses where all required materials are zero-cost or low-cost. The key terms defined in the bill include "course materials," "low-cost resource," "online course schedule," and "zero-cost resource." The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.