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Bill to allow state‑level cooperative purchasing and limited receivership draws mixed reviews
Summary
SB 580 would permit cooperative procurement for school districts, clarify school board duties, and authorize the State Board of Education to place districts in receivership; supporters point to cost savings and oversight, while NEA and NHSBA speakers urge tightened language to prevent overbroad state rulemaking and unclear receivership powers.
Lawmakers and witnesses debated SB 580 on Feb. 25, a three‑part bill that would create a state‑facilitated cooperative purchasing mechanism for school districts, outline school board duties, and add a receivership option for districts in need.
Senator Victoria Sullivan, prime sponsor, said the procurement component would allow small districts and charter schools to pool purchasing power with state procurement acting as agent, which could lower…
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