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S06208Introduced in the Senate

Relates to enacting the "free resources for equitable education (FREE) act"; requires State University of New York higher education institutions to designate all general education and 25 percent of all major specific courses as low textbook cost (LTC) or zero textbook cost (ZTC).

IntroducedSenate Higher Education

Introduced by Kevin Parker, District 21

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Relates to enacting the "free resources for equitable education (FREE) act"; requires State University of New York higher education institutions to designate all general education and 25 percent of all major specific courses as low textbook cost (LTC) or zero textbook cost (ZTC).

Where it stands

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

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