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| SPONSOR: | Griego | DATE TYPED: | 3-15-01 | HB | |||
| SHORT TITLE: | Amend Education Technology Equipment Act | SB | SB533 | ||||
| ANALYST: | Segura | ||||||
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| FY01 | FY02 | FY01 | FY02 | ||
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(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
State Department of Education (SDE)
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
Senate Bill 533 requests that provisions be added to the education technology equipment act that will require stringent analysis from local school boards in the lease-purchase of education technology equipment.
Significant Issues
According to SDE, leasing computer equipment can be a viable alternative to purchasing computer equipment if leasing proves to be cost effective. Comprehensive cost/benefit analysis is needed when determining if leasing is a suitable option for a school district.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
Senate Bill 533 contains no appropriation.
ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS
Passage of the bill would not have administrative impact to SDE.
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