(a) The governing board of a district may, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, require students to provide instructional materials required for a credit or noncredit course, provided that such materials are of continuing value to a student outside of the classroom setting, and provided that such materials are not solely or exclusively available from the district.

(b) Required instructional materials shall not include materials used or designed primarily for administrative purposes, class management, course management or supervision.

(c) Where instructional materials are available to a student temporarily through a license or access fee, the student shall be provided options at the time of purchase to maintain full access to the instructional materials for varying periods of time ranging from the length of the class up to at least two years. The terms of the license or access fee shall be provided to the student in a clear and understandable manner prior to purchase.

(d) Except as specifically authorized or required in the Education Code, the governing board of a community college district shall not require a student to pay a fee for any instructional materials required for a credit or noncredit course.

(e) The Chancellor's Office shall adopt guidelines for districts implementing this subchapter.