Iowa § 256.181 Textbook notice — legislative intent and recommendation

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§ 256.181 — Textbook notice — legislative intent and recommendation

Iowa § 256.181

Title VIIEDUCATION, HISTORY, AND CULTURE

Ch. 256DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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Iowa Code § 256.181 (2026).

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1.In order to promote consumer choice and lower the costs of textbooks in higher education, the general assembly intends that students enrolled in institutions of higher learning have access to appropriate textbook information prior to the start of classes, with adequate time to pursue alternative purchase avenues.

2.The general assembly recommends that every public and private institution of higher education in this state, including those institutions referenced in chapters 260C and 262 and section 256.183, post the list of required and suggested textbooks for all courses and the corresponding international standard book numbers for such textbooks at least fourteen days before the start of each semester or term, to the extent possible, at the locations where textbooks are sold on campus

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1. In order to promote consumer choice and lower the costs of textbooks in higher
education, the general assembly intends that students enrolled in institutions of higher
learning have access to appropriate textbook information prior to the start of classes, with
adequate time to pursue alternative purchase avenues.
2. The general assembly recommends that every public and private institution of higher
education in this state, including those institutions referenced in chapters 260C and 262 and
section 256.183, post the list of required and suggested textbooks for all courses and the
corresponding international standard book numbers for such textbooks at least fourteen
days before the start of each semester or term, to the extent possible, at the locations where
textbooks are sold on campus and on the internet site for the respective institution of higher
education.
3. The college student aid commission is directed to convey the legislative intent and
recommendation contained in this section to every institution of higher education in the state
registered pursuant to chapter 261B at least once a year.