Past SPARC Policy Priorities
SPARC advocates for policies at the local, national, and international level that promote openness in research and education. Listed below are previous SPARC policy priorities that are no longer active or have already passed. Click here to return to SPARC's active policy priorities.
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Social Security Administration RFI: Feedback on Public Access Plan
Open Access · Open DataSPARC submitted comments on the Social Security Administration's public access plan.
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Overview of Draft NIH Public Access Policy & Supplemental Guidance
Open Access · Open DataSPARC provided an overview of the Draft NIH Public Access Policy & Supplemental Guidance
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NIH RFI: Draft Public Access Policy & Guidance
Open AccessSPARC submitted comments on NIH's draft public access policy and guidance implementing the 2022 OSTP Memo.
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$5 Million for Open Textbooks in FY19 Omnibus
Open EducationEnacted: Congress renewed the Open Textbook Pilot for a second year, bringing total federal investment to $10 million over two years. The 2019 appropriation added a longer application window, more awards, and stronger open licensing requirements.
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