An Act relative to increased material costs in school construction projects

This bill directs the Massachusetts School Building Authority to use at least $150 million in federal COVID-19 recovery funds to help cover rising material costs for previously approved school construction projects. The legislation specifically targets schools that can prove their budget overruns were caused by the pandemic and global supply chain disruptions. By transferring these funds to a dedicated trust, the bill aims to reimburse contractors and districts for the additional expenses incurred during the construction process.