Bill > H690

This bill modifies the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) regulations to change how school building assistance grant applications are evaluated. Specifically, the bill prevents the MSBA from denying an applicant an opportunity to apply for a school facilities grant solely based on the age of the school system needing repair. While the authority can consider the age of the system as a factor when reviewing and prioritizing school project applications and reimbursements, they cannot outright reject an application just because the system is older. In fact, the bill allows the MSBA to prioritize the repair of older systems. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to sections 35BB of chapter 10 and section 2 of chapter 70B of the General Laws, replacing the figure "1" with "2" in certain lines, though the practical impact of this specific change is not clear from the provided text. The overall intent appears to be providing more flexibility and opportunity for school districts seeking facility improvement funding.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H690