| DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL Textbook funding. Provides an annual state textbook grant to school corporations of $85 per ADM for providing textbooks to students. Abolishes the textbook rental program and the school textbook library program. Redefines "textbook" to include instructional materials currently eligible for state reimbursement under the textbook assistance program for students from low income families. Requires a school corporation to establish and appropriate money from a textbook fund to acquire textbooks to loan to all students without charge. Makes conforming changes and includes transitional provisions. |