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MS SB2494
Bill
AI Summary
- Regional educational service agencies (RESAs) are explicitly authorized to engage in bulk purchasing on behalf of member school districts
- All RESA services must be competitively bid in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of Mississippi Code
- Purchases exceeding the highest threshold require a public request for proposals process; invite-only bidding is prohibited
- Advertising for bids must follow Section 31-7-13 requirements within one or more member districts
- Individual school districts and community colleges retain independent purchasing rights under Section 37-7-301, paragraphs (dd) and (ww)
Legislative Description
Regional educational service agencies; specify authority for bulk purchasing.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/6/2026
Education1/19/2026
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