An Act modernizing school construction

This bill modernizes how Massachusetts allocates state funding for school construction and repairs to better address aging infrastructure. It allows school districts with buildings in poor condition to use up to one percent of their annual state aid for renovations or replacements while debt payments are ongoing. The legislation also increases financial incentives for new projects, raising the maximum funding percentage from 80 to 100 percent and adding specific bonuses for schools that improve racial integration. Additionally, it adjusts reimbursement rates to reflect recent construction costs and sets a higher minimum budget threshold for certain repair programs to ensure they are eligible for state support.