MS HB1585

Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules mandating all public school districts and charter schools evaluate long-term ownership costs, repair expenses, flexibility for innovation, and anticipated resale/salvage value when acquiring technology, computer hardware, and software

Mandates each school board submit annual reports to the State Board of Education by August 15, including break/fix rates, total devices in operation, number of devices repaired or taken out of service, and total repair/replacement costs

Defines "break/fix rate" as the percentage of school technology devices malfunctioning or needing repair due to damage, hardware failure, or breakage before the stated life cycle that are not covered by insurance

Requires the State Board of Education to submit an annual summary report to the House and Senate Education Committees by November 15, including recommendations to reduce break/fix rates

Takes effect July 1, 2026, with the first school district reports due August 15, 2026, based on 2025-2026 school year data