Ala. Code § 16-36-60.1: Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following words shall have the following meanings:

(1) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. Educational resources that provide curriculum and instructional experiences for public school students. The term includes any instructional and related or supportive material, including materials using advanced learning technology, in any area that is designed to strengthen the academic foundation.

(2) QUALIFIED DEPOSITORY FOR TEXTBOOKS or QUALIFIED DEPOSITORY. A facility in the state responsible for receiving orders for, storing of, and distribution of textbooks pursuant to Section 16-36-71.

(3) TEXTBOOK. Includes digital textbooks, as defined in Section 16-16B-2. Digital textbooks shall be recommended, adopted, and purchased in the same manner as provided for textbooks under this article.