HF966

This legislative bill, authored by Bennett and Dotseth, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 123B.52. The amendment will allow school districts in Minnesota to donate surplus schoolbooks, such as library books, classroom library books, textbooks, and any accompanying materials, to registered charitable organizations that qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This donation can be made without the need for the school district to adhere to the typical requirements concerning sealed bids or competitive bidding processes otherwise required by law. The goal of this amendment is to facilitate the reuse of educational materials by enabling school districts to directly support charitable educational endeavors.