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House backs expanded Corrections refurbishing program to supply schools with low-cost computers
Summary
Senate Bill 70 was amended to broaden the Computers for Public Schools program: the Department of Corrections may refurbish or build computers to meet school specifications, provide inmate job training, and sell units competitively; passed 66–1.
The Utah House on Feb. 17 approved Senate Bill 70, expanding a program that refurbishes donated computers for sale to schools and enabling the Department of Corrections to build new machines when necessary. Proponents said the change will provide training for inmates, help schools get compatible machines at low cost and strengthen a public‑private donation pipeline.
Representative Allen, speaking for the bill, said the program began with a $500,000 startup appropriation and partners…
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