House Sponsors: HOFFMAN-ERWIN. Short description: HGHR ED-TEXTBOOK RENTAL GRANTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Creates the textbook rental incentive grant program to be implemented and administered by the Board of Higher Education. Provides that from appropriations made to the Board for purposes of the program, the Board shall award grant incentives to public universities and community colleges that offer, as part of their undergraduate fee structure, a textbook rental program. Establishes eligibility criteria for grant applications. Requires the Board of Higher Education to annually submit to the Governor and General Assembly a budgetary recommendation for the grant program. Effective July 1, 1998. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status