Public school technology inventory; require State Board of Education and local school boards to report annually regarding.

SB 2245 requires all Mississippi public school districts and charter schools to evaluate long-term costs (including repair expenses and resale value) before purchasing technology like computers or tablets. Each school board must annually report device break/fix rates (percentage of malfunctioning devices), total devices in use, repair costs, and replacement needs to the State Board of Education by August 15. The State Board then compiles these reports into an annual summary for the legislature by November 15, including recommendations to reduce repair rates. The bill directly affects all public schools by mandating standardized tracking of technology performance and costs. Its key mechanism is creating a transparent reporting system to identify and address recurring technology failures.