Bill > HB4818

This bill modifies the existing school code regarding how school districts can borrow money and issue bonds for technology and facilities-related expenses. The legislation expands and clarifies the definition of "technology" to include a broader range of technological resources such as cloud-hosted software, technological infrastructure, software licenses, cybersecurity consulting, and communication systems. The bill removes previous restrictions on borrowing for technology-related expenses, such as prohibitions on purchasing software upgrades or media. School districts are now prohibited from using bond proceeds for specific items like consumables (ink, toner, batteries), repairing end-user devices outside of warranty, and curriculum-specific software training. The bill maintains existing requirements that bond proceeds can only be used for capital expenditures and bond issuance costs, not maintenance, and that school districts must undergo an independent audit of their bonding activities within 120 days of completing projects. Additionally, the legislation preserves a provision allowing residents of a school district to sue to enforce these bond-related regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability in how school districts use borrowed funds for technological and infrastructure investments.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4818