An Act relative to school districts in receivership and the Massachusetts School Building Authority
This bill modifies state laws to allow school districts under receivership to receive more than 80 percent of the eligible costs for school construction projects. It directly impacts school districts that have been placed under state supervision due to financial or operational issues. The key provision removes a previous restriction that limited these districts to a lower funding percentage, ensuring they can access higher incentive funding for building improvements. By adjusting the funding calculation in the relevant state chapter, the legislation aims to provide greater financial support for infrastructure needs in these specific districts.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 28, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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