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House approves bill expanding textbook commission review and allowing limited local substitute use
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 7 with an amendment that lets three or more school districts use substitute instructional materials not on the commission's approved list; the measure also extends the State Instructional Materials Commission's scope and 10‑year term.
Representative Allen, sponsor of Senate Bill 7, told the House the measure renames and expands the State Textbook Commission to the State Instructional Materials Commission and broadens its review beyond textbooks to include workbooks, computer software, laser discs, video discs and other instructional media.
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