HB1585

School districts; require evaluation of and reporting on costs associated with technology acquisition.

Failed·3/3/26

Mississippi HB1585 mandates school districts to evaluate and report on technology costs and conditions.

Mississippi HB1585 requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for school districts to evaluate long-term costs and innovation flexibility when acquiring technology. Each school district must submit an annual report detailing the break/fix rate, total devices, and repair costs. The board must then compile these reports and submit an annual summary to the Education Committees of the House and Senate, including recommendations to reduce future break/fix rates.

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Roll Call Votes

House Passed

117 Yea

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2 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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History

Mar 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Feb 17

Senate

Referred To Education;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

Feb 12

House

Transmitted To Senate