H 609
An Act to improve and enhance the Advisory Board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to improve the operations and effectiveness of the Advisory Board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). It aims to enhance the board’s ability to provide guidance and oversight in the planning and financing of school construction projects across the state. The bill intends to strengthen the board’s processes and potentially increase its responsiveness to local school districts and communities. Specifically, it focuses on bolstering the advisory board’s role in supporting the MSBA’s work.
Key provisions
- Strengthening the Advisory Board’s role in reviewing and providing feedback on school building projects.
- Enhancing the board’s ability to engage with local school districts and communities.
- Improving the board’s processes for gathering and analyzing data related to school facilities needs.
- Potentially expanding the board’s membership or expertise.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts School Building Authority
- Local school districts in Massachusetts
- Communities in Massachusetts
- Students in Massachusetts
- Educators in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the advisory board’s structure and processes.
- It may lead to increased community involvement in school building planning.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.609 194th (Current)
An Act to improve and enhance the Advisory Board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 609) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the advisory board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.609
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
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