H 431 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to expand the Massachusetts School Building Authority and create a new program to assist public school districts with 21st century technology upgrades

This bill directs the Massachusetts School Building Authority to establish a new competitive grant program that helps public school districts upgrade their technology infrastructure. Funding for these grants will be awarded based on the specific needs and urgency of each district, while the authority must also ensure that existing capital programs receive at least the same level of funding as in fiscal year 2023. The legislation directly affects public school districts across the state by providing financial assistance for modernizing their educational technology.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 28, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bruce Ayers
DDemocratic
MA
1st Norfolk