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MN SF2462
Bill
Status
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Carlson
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AI Summary
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Excludes information systems software from mandatory competitive bidding requirements for school district contracts.
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Modifies Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 123B.52, subdivision 1, to add "information systems software" to existing exemptions that already included copyrighted books.
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School boards previously required to advertise for bids on contracts exceeding the threshold in section 471.345, subdivision 3; this bill removes that requirement for software contracts.
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Allows school districts greater flexibility in procuring information systems software without following the standard bidding, advertising, and award procedures required for other contracts.
Legislative Description
School information systems software contract bidding process exclusion
Last Action
Referred to Education
3/10/2016