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Bill to let students buy or receive surplus school tech at reduced cost draws strong public support
Summary
Committee heard substitute Senate Bill 6,222 to ease disposal rules so districts can sell surplus technology to students at depreciated cost or grant devices to low‑income students; proponents cited equity and environmental benefits and district testimony highlighted practical implementation.
The House Education Committee heard testimony on substitute Senate Bill 6,222, which would exempt school districts and educational service districts from typical public‑notice requirements when they sell or grant surplus technology hardware to public school students, and would prioritize low‑income students for free grants.
Ethan Moreno, nonpartisan staff, explained the bill permits districts and ESDs to sell surplus computers, laptops and other devices at a depreciated cost to public school students or grant devices at no cost to students from low‑income families. The bill requires transfers of ownership to be recorded in an…
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