OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate passed a bill Wednesday to improve access to technology for public school students, particularly those from low-income families. Senate Bill 6222, sponsored by Sen. Victoria Hunt (D-Issaquah), would give school districts and educational service districts (ESDs) new tools to put technology directly in the hands of students. Under SB 6222, school districts and ESDs would be authorized to:
- Provide surplus technology hardware such as computers and tablets at no cost to students from low-income families.
- Sell surplus technology hardware, including laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices, to public school students at depreciated cost.