HB2634 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE FREE DIGITAL PROVISION OF TEXTBOOKS USED IN BASIC EDUCATION, ENCOURAGING OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Access to quality education is a right guaranteed by our Constitution, and at its core is the simple truth that every child should have the tools they need to learn. Yet for far too many Filipino learners, especially in public schools, textbooks remain out of reach, whether because they are too expensive, outdated, or simply unavailable. In today's world, where digital access is increasingly woven into how we learn and communicate, we must act with urgency and compassion to close this gap. This bill seeks to do just that by requiring that all textbooks approved for use in basic education by the Department of Education (DepEd) be made available in digital format, free of charge. Under this measure, authors and publishers will be required to submit digital copies of approved textbooks to DepEd, which will then make them accessible to learners and teachers through official platforms or other secure, authorized channels. This policy reflects our belief that education must be inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the realities of the 21st century. The bill also supports the development and use of Open Educational Resources (OER), which are teaching and learning materials that are either in the public domain or freely available under open licenses. These resources enable no-cost access, adaptation, and sharing, empowering both educators and learners to be more creative, flexible, and responsive in the learning process. For further reading: https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_20/HB02634.pdf https://www.congress.gov.ph/house-members/view/?member=L031&name=DIMAGUILA%2C+WALFREDO+%22ARMAN%22+R.%2C+JR.&page=0

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