“The Legislature’s plan to compel all 286 school districts to begin purchasing goods and services through contracts negotiated by the Kansas Department of Administration — starting with computers and food — appears to have been shelved.

“Neither House nor Senate advocates have been able to generate sufficient traction for the efficiency bill amid challenges by opponents raising questions of cost, logistics, quality and the potential sacrifice of local jobs to out-of-state suppliers. Criticism emerged despite an implementation date of July 1, 2017, and inclusion of targeted exemptions.”

Read more here: http://m.cjonline.com/news/state/2016-03-25/bill-placing-state-control-k-12-school-purchases-fails-make-grade#gsc.tab=0