H5156

Fiscal Responsibility in K-12 Technology Planning Act

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H5156 mandates local education agencies to evaluate total ownership costs and flexibility for innovation and accessibility when.

South Carolina H5156, the Fiscal Responsibility in K-12 Technology Planning Act, requires local education agencies to evaluate total ownership costs and flexibility for innovation and accessibility when acquiring technology. This includes considering factors such as acquisition, deployment, operation, maintenance, and security costs. The act mandates annual reporting of school technology device break/fix rates and related data, starting from the 2026-2027 School Year.

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Education and Public Works Committee
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History

Feb 11

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 11

House

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works