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Senate passes bill allowing districts to transfer surplus devices to students
Washington State Senate · February 11, 2026
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Summary
Senators approved substitute Senate Bill 6222 to let school districts transfer surplus technology (laptops/tablets) to students at depreciated value, prioritizing low-income students; supporters said the bill is optional for districts and aims to reduce the digital divide.
The Senate voted to pass Substitute Senate Bill 6222, authorizing school districts to provide surplus technology hardware — laptops and tablets — to students for use during the school year at depreciated value and allowing districts to prioritize low-income…
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