Connecticut 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 7162 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE COORDINATING COUNCIL.

Last action — REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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101 added · 99 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 7162 broadens the scope for open educational resources by allowing access for free instead of at a lower cost compared to traditional textbooks. This change removes the cost comparison requirement, emphasizing unrestricted access to educational materials for students and the public. It also clarifies that high-impact courses are those where open educational resources can significantly benefit all students enrolled, not just from a financial standpoint. This matters because it supports greater accessibility to valuable learning materials, potentially improving educational outcomes for a wider range of students.

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General Assembly Substitute Bill No.
General Assembly Raised Bill No.
7162 January Session, 2019 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE COORDINATING COUNCIL.
7162 January Session, 2019 LCO No.
4547 Referred to Committee on HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT Introduced by:
(HED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE COORDINATING COUNCIL.
(1) "Open educational resource" means a college level resource made available on an Internet web site to be used by students, faculty and members of the public on an unlimited basis at a cost lower than the marketing value of the printed textbook or other educational resource, including full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software and other similar teaching, learning and research resources that reside in the public domain or have been released under a creative commons attribution license that permits the free use and repurposing of such resources;
(1) "Open educational resource" means a college level resource made available on an Internet web site to be used by students, faculty and members of the public on an unlimited basis at a minimal cost, including full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software and other similar teaching, learning and research resources that reside in the public domain or have been released under a creative commons attribution license that permits the free use and repurposing of such resources;
and (3) "High-impact course" means a course of instruction for which open educational resources would make a significant positive financial impact on the students taking the course due to the number of students taking the course or the marketing value of the printed LCO \\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07162-R011 of 4 HB.docx Substitute Bill No.
and LCO No.
7162 textbook or other educational resources required for such course.
4547 1 of 4 Raised Bill No.7162 (3) "High-impact course" means a course of instruction for which open educational resources would make a significant positive impact on the students taking the course due to the number of students taking the course and the marketing value of the printed textbook or other educational resources required for such course.
(1) A state-wide coordinator, who shall collaborate with all institutions of higher education to promote open educational resources and administer grants;
(1) A state-wide coordinator who shall collaborate with all institutions of higher education to promote open educational resources and administer grants;
(6) one faculty member, one administrator and one staff member from the independent institutions of higher education;
and (6) one faculty member, one administrator and one staff member from the independent institutions of higher education.
and (7) one student from any public or independent institution of higher education in the state.
Any vacancy shall be filled by the executive director of the Office of Higher Education.
Any vacancy shall be filled LCO No.
Any vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-071622 of 4 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
4547 2 of 4 Raised Bill No.7162 by the executive director of the Office of Higher Education.
7162 the balance of the unexpired term.
Any vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term.
(g) Not later than January 1, 2021, and annually thereafter, the council shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07162-3 of 4 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(g) Not later than January 1, 2021, and annually thereafter, the LCO No.
7162 section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education regarding (1) the number and percentage of high-impact courses for which open educational resources have been developed, (2) the degree to which institutions of higher education promote the use and access to open educational resources through the state-sponsored digital clearinghouse, (3) the amount of grants awarded by the council and the number of open educational resources developed by grant recipients, and (4) its recommendations for any amendments to the general statutes necessary to develop open educational resources.
4547 3 of 4 Raised Bill No.7162 council shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education regarding (1) the number and percentage of high-impact courses for which open educational resources have been developed, (2) the degree to which institutions of higher education promote the use and access to open educational resources through the state-sponsored digital clearinghouse, (3) the amount of grants awarded by the council and the number of open educational resources developed by grant recipients, and (4) its recommendations for any amendments to the general statutes necessary to develop open educational resources.
Section 1 July 1, 2019 New section HED Joint Favorable Subst.
Section 1 July 1, 2019 New section Statement of Purpose:
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To establish an open educational resource program to help lower the cost of textbooks and course materials at institutions of higher education.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, not underlined.] the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is LCO No.
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Action History

  1. REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

  2. FILE NO. 345

  3. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 223

  4. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  5. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  6. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/02/19

  7. FILED WITH LCO

  8. Joint Favorable Substitute

  9. PUBLIC HEARING 0305

  10. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement

Sponsors

  • Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 7162?
HB 7162 is sponsored by Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee.
What is the current status of HB 7162?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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