The TEACH Act facilitates the legal use of intellectual property for higher education by relaxing copyright restrictions. The Teach Act permits faculty and students of educational institutions to transmit copyrighted materials as part of given academic curriculum. However, the act imposes obligations on academic institutions as it may be interpreted to require the institution to implement digital rights management solutions for distance education to prevent unlawful transmissions and enforce copyright. Despite these implications, “The Teach Act applies only if you choose to use it. […] You can still turn to fair use or licensing” (Crews).