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This bill aims to improve access to surplus technology hardware for public school students by allowing school districts and other public education agencies to prioritize selling or granting these devices. Specifically, it permits these entities to sell used computer laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices at a depreciated cost to public school students, or to grant them at no cost to public school students from low-income families, defined as those qualifying for free or reduced-price meals or with incomes at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. The bill also clarifies that "public school students" includes recent graduates and those enrolled in public schools within the preceding year, and "surplus technology hardware" refers to devices issued by public schools to students for their use. This initiative is intended to reduce barriers to technology access, thereby enhancing educational outcomes, information access, and career development for students and their families.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6222&Year=2025&Initiative=false