§ 10868 Managing Entity Procurement Powers

Education Code·California

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This law lets the group in charge do whatever is needed to follow the chapter, like changing how the state buys things and making deals with big data companies to help students and save money.

Key Takeaways

•The managing entity can use any reasonable power to meet the chapter’s duties.
•It can ignore other laws to change or expand state purchasing methods.
•It can contract with national data service providers to save money and make services easier for students.

Example

A state university wants a new online learning system for all its campuses.

The managing group can skip the normal state buying rules and sign a contract with a national data provider, getting the system cheaper and faster for students.

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§ 10868 Managing Entity Procurement Powers

In furtherance of Section 10867, the managing entity may exercise all powers reasonably necessary to carry out and comply with the duties, requirements, and responsibilities of this chapter, including, but not limited to, both of the following: (a) Notwithstanding any other law, extending, expanding, or otherwise applying an alternative to existing state procurements for goods and services to further the intent of this chapter. (b) Contracting with national data service providers on behalf of data providers and the entities managing operational tools in order to provide for economies of scale and streamline processes for students. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 144, Sec. 8. (AB 132) Effective July 27, 2021.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

managing entity alternative to existing state procurements national data service providers economies of scale

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 10868.

§ 10868 Managing Entity Procurement Powers

Education Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 10868 Managing Entity Procurement Powers

This law lets the group in charge do whatever is needed to follow the chapter, like changing how the state buys things and making deals with big data companies to help students and save money.

Key Takeaways

•The managing entity can use any reasonable power to meet the chapter’s duties.
•It can ignore other laws to change or expand state purchasing methods.
•It can contract with national data service providers to save money and make services easier for students.

Example

A state university wants a new online learning system for all its campuses.

The managing group can skip the normal state buying rules and sign a contract with a national data provider, getting the system cheaper and faster for students.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 10868 Managing Entity Procurement Powers

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

managing entity alternative to existing state procurements national data service providers economies of scale

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 10868.

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