H 677 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to increased access to safe swimming

This bill requires the Massachusetts School Building Authority to update grant regulations to reimburse schools for building or renovating swimming pools. It directly affects public schools in municipalities with populations between 35,000 and 250,000 that meet specific economic and educational criteria: below-average median household income and below-average bachelor's degree attainment rates. The key provision allows reimbursement under the School Building Grant Program for these eligible schools. The policy change aims to expand access to swimming facilities in communities with identified socioeconomic and educational challenges.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action May 2, 2025
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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
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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