{"id":3169,"date":"2026-02-11T16:56:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/?p=3169"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T00:40:31","slug":"hunt-bill-expanding-access-to-technology-for-public-school-students-passes-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/hunt\/2026\/02\/11\/hunt-bill-expanding-access-to-technology-for-public-school-students-passes-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Hunt bill expanding access to technology for public school students passes Senate\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OLYMPIA \u2014 The Washington State Senate passed a bill\u00a0Wednesday\u00a0to improve access to technology for public school students, particularly those from low-income families.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/billsummary\/?BillNumber=6222&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 6222<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under SB 6222, school districts and ESDs would\u00a0be authorized to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide surplus technology hardware\u00a0such as computers and tablets\u00a0at no cost to students from low-income families.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sell surplus technology hardware, including laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices, to public school students at depreciated cost.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prioritize students from low-income families for access to surplus technology hardware.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTechnology is no longer a luxury. It is essential for students to complete homework, apply for jobs, conduct research, and explore career opportunities,\u201d\u00a0Hunt said.\u00a0\u201cThis bill ensures that students who need these tools the most are not left behind, giving them the resources to succeed both in school and beyond.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many school districts currently struggle with surplus devices that\u00a0go unused or are auctioned off, while students who relied on their school laptops leave for college\u00a0or careers\u00a0without the\u00a0tools\u00a0needed\u00a0to be successful. SB 6222 addresses this\u00a0by creating a clear process for transferring technology, helping reduce opportunity gaps and expand educational equity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bill defines low-income families as those qualifying for free or reduced-price meals or with an income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. Qualifying public school students include recent graduates and those enrolled in a public school within the past 12 months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SB 6222 received bipartisan support in the Senate and passed unanimously. The bill\u00a0now moves\u00a0to the House for consideration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OLYMPIA \u2014 The Washington State Senate passed a bill\u00a0Wednesday\u00a0to improve access to technology for public school students, particularly those from low-income families.\u00a0 Senate Bill 6222, sponsored by Sen. 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