This bill amends existing Kansas law regarding school district contracts for goods and services. It increases the minimum expenditure threshold for contracts that do not require sealed bids from $20,000 to $50,000. Additionally, it allows superintendents to execute contracts on behalf of the school district for goods and services valued at $50,000 or less, thereby streamlining the procurement process for school districts.

The bill also modifies the requirements for expenditures exceeding $50,000, mandating that such expenditures must be made through sealed proposals to the lowest responsible bidder. It retains certain exemptions for specific types of purchases, such as services, educational materials, and food for child nutrition programs. The bill repeals the previous sections of K.S.A. 72-1131 and 72-1151, effectively updating the legal framework governing school district contracts in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 72-1131, 72-1151