Makes appropriations to and authorizes the expenditure of money by the Department of Education for the replacement of computer hardware and associated software and office chairs. (BDR S-1193)

SB 473 appropriates specific funds from the State General Fund to the Department of Education for replacing computer hardware, software, and office chairs across multiple budget accounts. It allocates $2,384 for FY 2025-26 and $4,768 for FY 2026-27 to the Educator Effectiveness account, with similar amounts for other accounts like Office of the Superintendent ($13,180 each year) and Student and School Support ($7,152 and $45,296). All unspent funds must revert to the State General Fund by September 18, 2026, or September 17, 2027, depending on the account, with no spending allowed after those dates. The bill directly affects the Department of Education’s operations and its budgeted accounts responsible for technology maintenance.