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SC H5156

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shannon Erickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Local education agencies and charter authorizers must evaluate total cost of ownership when acquiring technology, including acquisition, deployment, operation, maintenance, training costs, anticipated downtime, and resale value
  • School districts must submit annual reports to the State Board of Education by August 15 (starting 2027) detailing break/fix rates, total devices in operation, devices requiring repair, and funds spent on repairs
  • The State Board of Education must compile statewide findings and submit a K-12 technology report with recommendations to reduce break/fix rates to the House Education and Public Works Committee and Senate Education Committee by November 15 annually
  • The State Board of Education must promulgate regulations effective before July 1, 2027 and provide guidance to school districts for implementation
  • The act takes effect upon Governor approval and applies beginning with the 2027-2028 school year

Legislative Description

Fiscal Responsibility in K-12 Technology Planning Act

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Public Works2/11/2026

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