Obtaining AEM

Purchasing Guidelines

Publisher Requirements and Conversion Services

When choosing textbooks for use in Ohio schools, districts must adopt or purchase textbooks from publishers that meet the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code 3329.01. These requirements include specific details for the provision of a copy of the textbook in the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) code to the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC). Learn how school districts should approach the purchase of educational materials to ensure those materials are accessible for all students from the time of purchase.

Approved Textbook Publishers List

Review the requirements of Ohio Revised Code 3329.01 for the adoption or purchase of textbooks from publishers, see the approved list of publishers, and download a publisher's application.

Ohio Publisher Legislation

Review the OAC Rule 3301-51-21 on providing instructional materials to children with print disabilities including publisher instructions if an e-book is not fully accessible.