The bill establishes a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission within Chapter 15A of the General Laws. This commission will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from higher education, public health, and labor organizations, and will be tasked with assessing public higher education buildings in Massachusetts. The commission will evaluate factors such as energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and accessibility, and will make recommendations for improvements to ensure that these buildings provide a healthy learning environment. The commission is required to conduct assessments every ten years and will create a public online dashboard to share its findings.

Additionally, the bill creates a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Fund under Chapter 29, which will be used to finance the recommendations made by the commission. This fund will be sourced from appropriations, private donations, and interest earned, and will specifically support the renovation and construction of buildings that meet the established green and healthy standards. The commission is also mandated to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure that all public higher education buildings meet these standards by December 31, 2037, prioritizing those in greatest need and considering the impact on low-income and historically underserved students. The commission's first plan is due by December 31, 2028, and will include cost estimates and potential savings associated with the proposed improvements.