The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for enhancing the sustainability, health, and safety of public elementary and secondary schools in Massachusetts. It emphasizes the importance of decarbonizing school buildings, improving water efficiency, reducing solid waste, and electrifying school bus fleets. The legislation outlines specific goals aimed at creating green and healthy learning environments, including improving air and water quality, maintaining thermal comfort, and ensuring safe spaces for students with allergies and other health concerns. The bill mandates the Massachusetts School Building Authority to conduct assessments of school facilities, focusing on energy efficiency and public health, while the Department of Public Health will develop best practices and standards to support these initiatives.

To facilitate these objectives, the bill introduces various funding strategies, including local contributions, state aid, and grants, while also emphasizing the role of local public health departments in promoting health equity. New legal language is included to reinforce commitments to health equity and environmental justice, as well as to establish standards for achieving green and healthy schools. The bill also addresses specific environmental hazards, such as lead and PFAS in drinking water, and mandates the development of protocols for managing hazardous materials like asbestos and carbon monoxide. Overall, the legislation aims to create equitable, sustainable, and healthy educational environments for all students in Massachusetts.