SB 5175-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Authorizes the donation of surplus computers and computer-related equipment to school districts and educational service districts.

     Directs the office of superintendent of public instruction and the department of general administration to jointly, by September 1, 1999, develop guidelines and distribution standards for the purpose of implementing this act.  The guidelines and distribution standards shall include considerations for quality, school-district need, and accountability.

     Provides that the chief clerk of the house of representatives may authorize surplus computers and computer-related equipment owned by the house, the secretary of the senate may authorize surplus computers and computer-related equipment owned by the senate, and the directors of legislative agencies may authorize surplus computers and computer-related equipment owned by his or her respective agency, to be donated to school districts and educational service districts.  This section shall not be construed to limit the discretion of the legislature regarding disposal of its surplus property.