An Act relative to facilities grants for approved projects under the school building assistance program

This bill modifies the School Building Assistance Program in Massachusetts to reward school districts located in municipalities that have adopted specific zoning types. Districts situated in areas with smart growth or starter home zoning districts will now be eligible to receive up to six additional incentive points when applying for facilities grants. These extra points are designed to encourage development in communities that have implemented these particular zoning plans. The change directly affects school districts and the local municipalities they operate within by altering how grant applications are scored.