HB 1572 - DIGEST

Authorizes the superintendent to enter into, facilitate, or administer master price agreements or joint purchasing contracts with vendors of goods and services, private nonprofit organizations, school districts, and educational service districts. These agreements or contracts shall be in compliance with all applicable state or federal law. Administration may include charging and collecting reasonable fees from participants for the actual cost of administering such agreements or contracts.

Authorizes the superintendent to adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary to implement this act. Nothing in this act affects the authority of educational service districts or school districts to enter into, facilitate, or administer joint contracts or purchasing agreements.