Bill > H677

This bill directs the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to modify its School Building Grant Program Regulations to allow reimbursement for swimming pool construction or renovation in specific municipalities. The targeted municipalities must meet precise demographic criteria: they must have a population between 35,000 and 250,000 residents, a median household income lower than the state average, and an educational attainment rate for bachelor's degrees that is below the commonwealth's average. By providing financial support for swimming pool projects in these communities, the bill aims to increase access to safe swimming facilities in schools located in areas that might otherwise struggle to fund such infrastructure improvements. The bill leverages the existing authority of the MSBA under Chapter 70B of the General Laws to implement these targeted reimbursements, potentially helping schools in economically challenged communities provide swimming education and recreational opportunities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H677