Finding the Needed Guidance or Policy

We have collected local and state policies and guidance documents to clarify requirements and recommendations with respect to instructional materials, zero-textbook-cost (ZTC), copyright and fair use, and much more.

SMCCCD Board Policies and Administrative Procedures

Links for board policies (BP) and administrative procedures (AP) lead to SMCCCD's BoardDocs platform, which is open to the public.

• BP/AP Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Measures (forthcoming)
• BP 3710/AP 3710 copyright (forthcoming)

Guidance Documents

There are a number of local and state-wide guidance documents that give recommendations and best practices for many areas that touch on ZTC and LTC courses and instruction. This includes memoranda from the State Chancellor's Office (CCCCO). 

• Burden-Free IM 

• • California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 5, § 54221 Burden-Free Access to Instructional Materials   

• • Copyright Reference for Educators LibGuide
  • How Not to Be an Accidental Pirate

• CCCCO memos 

• • ESS 25-43 Burden-Free Access to Instructional Materials: Regulatory Provisions   

• • ESS 22-100-005 Zero Textbook Cost Program 

• • ESS 23-04 Zero Textbook Cost Program Updates   

• • ESS 22-100-005 Zero Textbook Cost Program – Overview and Guidance 

• ZTC Program Related Statutes and Regulations 

• • Education Code Section 78050-78052 –Zero-Textbook-Cost Degree Grant Program 

• • Education Code Section 66406.9 – Highlighting courses with free textbooks 

• • Education Code Section 66408 – Digital Open Source Library 

• • California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 59404 – District Policies and Regulations for Instructional Materials.