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HB 213

SCHOOLS/BOARDS: Authorizes a public school to sell and trade certain technology equipment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vinney St. Blanc

Louisiana public schools gain authority to directly sell and trade surplus technology equipment to generate revenue and streamline asset disposal without standard state procurement procedures.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 161.
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Bill Summary · HB 213

Legislative bill overview

HB 213 authorizes Louisiana public schools to sell and trade certain technology equipment, presumably older or surplus computers, servers, and related devices. The bill grants schools flexibility in disposing of outdated tech assets rather than requiring them to follow standard state procurement procedures for surplus property.

Why is this important

Schools accumulate significant quantities of technology equipment that becomes obsolete or underutilized. Allowing direct sales and trades can generate revenue for school budgets, reduce IT waste management costs, and enable schools to upgrade to current technology more efficiently without navigating complex state surplus procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Without clear reporting requirements, there is potential for inadequate oversight of which equipment is sold, to whom, and for what prices, raising questions about fair market value and conflicts of interest.
  • Data security risks: Schools must ensure sensitive data is properly wiped from devices before sale; inadequate safeguards could expose student and employee information if devices containing residual data reach secondary markets.
  • Revenue accountability: No specification in available text about how proceeds are allocated, creating uncertainty about whether funds benefit technology upgrades, general operations, or other purposes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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