An Act relative to the consideration of ergonomically designed school buildings
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to require school districts to evaluate whether ergonomically designed classrooms and laboratories are feasible during construction or renovation projects. It defines ergonomics as a scientific approach to designing spaces that meet the physical and cognitive needs of students and educators to improve safety, comfort, and productivity. By adding this requirement to the existing legal framework for school building proposals, the legislation ensures that the potential benefits of such designs for both students and faculty are formally considered before finalizing building plans.
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
How they voted
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ted Philips
DDemocratic
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