HB 1037 -- Electronic Texts for Public Schools

Sponsor:  Grisamore

Currently, all public schools through the postsecondary level
must give preference to textbook vendors who make Braille or
computer-readable formats available for a cost no greater than
regular materials.  This bill changes the laws to include print
instructional materials at the elementary and secondary levels,
requiring their purchase in accessible electronic text when the
material meets curricular needs if it does not impose an undue
burden.  Public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools
have the right to transcribe, reproduce, and distribute print
instructional materials in specialized formats solely for use by
students with disabilities who are entitled to the formats under
the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.  The
Missouri Assistive Technology Advisory Council within the Office
of Administration is required to annually identify and approve
currently available accessible electronic text formats, identify
vendors, and disseminate vendor information to elementary and
secondary schools.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am