Bill > HB3411

This bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Secretary of State to establish a recurring and permanent grant program specifically for academic libraries in Illinois. The grants are specifically designated to support Open Education Resources (OER), which are freely accessible, openly licensed educational materials like textbooks, course readings, and other instructional resources that can be used for teaching, learning, and research. The bill specifies that these funds will become effective on July 1, 2025, and provides flexibility by noting that the full $3,000,000 may not necessarily be spent if the entire amount is not required to fulfill the grant program's objectives. By focusing on OER, the bill aims to potentially reduce educational costs for students and improve access to educational materials across Illinois academic institutions.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3411&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104