School districts permission to donate surplus schoolbooks

SF 392 allows Minnesota school districts to donate surplus schoolbooks (including textbooks, library books, and classroom materials) to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations registered with the attorney general for educational use. This provision, added to Minnesota Statutes section 123B.52, specifically permits districts to bypass standard competitive bidding requirements for these donations. The bill directly affects school districts managing unused educational materials. It creates a clear, streamlined process for donating surplus books to eligible charities, promoting resource reuse without requiring new procurement procedures.