Policy topic
Processes used to review, approve, inspect, monitor, report, enforce, certify, or otherwise assure facility-policy compliance.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management enforces applicable federal hazardous-materials requirements affecting school facilities, including asbestos, lead-based paint, and hazardous-waste requirements.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 34–35 · Ala. Code § 22-22A-4; Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) +1 more
Ed. Code § 17661(d) requires annual classroom HVAC inspections and corrective action.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 53 · Cal. Educ. Code § 17661(d)
Districts report annual good-repair status using the FIT under Ed. Code § 17002(d), reported through the School Accountability Report Card.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 27–28 · Program: Facility Inspection Tool · Cal. Educ. Code § 17002(d); Cal. Educ. Code § 33126
The Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project includes development of a new Facilities Condition Index to strengthen the state's capacity to evaluate public school facility conditions.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Program: Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project; Supporting America's School Infrastructure Initiative
Building Renewal Grant project management, reimbursement requests, and reporting are conducted through the Arizona School Facilities Portal, and funded projects must comply with established timelines and reporting requirements.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 27 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund
The CDE facilities unit reviews sites and plans for state-funded school projects.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 17–18 · Program: School Facility Program · 5 CCR §§ 14001–14037
Alabama K-12 projects subject to the DCM process described in the profile must obtain a signed Certificate of Substantial Completion before occupancy.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 33 · DCM Manual of Procedures
When identified fire hazards or unsafe structural conditions are not addressed, an Alabama public school facility may be declared unsafe and closed until corrective action is taken.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 33 · Ala. Code § 16-1-2(4)
School construction requires a continuous DSA-certified project inspector (Title 24 Part 1).
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 51 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 1
County superintendents review district LCAPs under Ed. Code § 52070.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 35 · Cal. Educ. Code § 52070
CSFA structures the charter local match and provides fiscal oversight for capital CSFP projects.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 48 · Program: Charter School Facilities Program · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17078.52–17078.66
CTEFP projects require CDE program, space and Title 5 approval plus DSA approval.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 43 · Program: Career Technical Education Facilities Program · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17078.70–17078.72; 5 CCR §§ 14001–14037
The Alabama Division of Construction Management serves as the state's building code authority for public school construction and renovation.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 32 · Ala. Code §§ 41-4-400 through 41-4-402; Ala. Code §§ 41-9-160 through 41-9-166
State-funded or state-supervised Alabama K-12 school facility projects are subject to Division of Construction Management permitting and inspection as part of the state's building-code enforcement process.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 32–33 · Ala. Code §§ 41-4-400 through 41-4-402; Ala. Code §§ 41-9-160 through 41-9-166
Public K-12 projects subject to Alabama DCM requirements must make schematic, preliminary, and final plan submittals with required documentation for state review.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 33 · DCM Manual of Procedures, chs. 1-2
For Alabama K-12 projects subject to the DCM process described in the profile, construction cannot proceed until written DCM approval has been obtained.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 33 · DCM Manual of Procedures
Arizona school districts submit Annual Financial Reports to the Arizona Department of Education that include expenditures for operations and capital projects, and ADE compiles and publishes the reports annually.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 18
The profile cites Ed. Code § 42127 for district budgets in connection with facilities accountability.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 49 · Cal. Educ. Code § 42127
Building Renewal Grant funding is awarded through project-specific applications rather than an automatic formula, with districts applying to address deficiencies related to facility adequacy standards.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 26–27 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5731
School districts whose capital funding requests are denied may appeal the funding determination through the School Facilities Oversight Board's administrative review procedures.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 20–21 · Program: New School Facilities Fund
School districts may apply for Emergency Deficiencies Correction funding by submitting an application describing the emergency and proposed corrective measures.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 24 · Program: Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5721
When inspections find that HVAC systems are inadequately maintained and unable to meet minimum indoor conditions, districts must use Building Renewal Grant funds to restore compliance.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 34 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund; Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002(K); A.R.S. § 41-5731
School districts must submit annual preventive maintenance reporting by October 1 documenting maintenance activities completed during the previous fiscal year.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002(C)
H&S Code §§ 116450–116455 provide for notices and corrective action.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 55 · Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 116450–116455
DSA applies Title 24 Parts 6 and 11 to public school construction, modernization and alteration regardless of funding.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 59 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 6; Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 11
DSA provides construction oversight and certifies public school building projects.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 21–22 · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17280–17317
DSA reviews public school building projects for compliance with Title 24 and the Field Act.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 21–22 · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17280–17317; Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24
District capital plans are submitted electronically to ALSDE, which reviews submitted plans for compliance with applicable construction and funding requirements.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 6–7 · Annual School Capital Planning Process (ASCPP)
Title 24 Parts 6 and 11 compliance is a prerequisite for SFP funding.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 59 · Program: School Facility Program · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 6
Environmental clearance is required before a new school project proceeds.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 24–25 · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17210–17224
Executive Order 2023-14 directs that all school facilities be inspected in person at least once every five years, reinforcing the statutory periodic inspection requirement.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 17–18 · Executive Order 2023-14
Facility Hardship projects require DSA and CDE approvals.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 42 · Program: Facility Hardship Program
Temperature compliance must be verified by measurements at a work surface near the center of the classroom, using a random sample of at least 10 percent of classrooms in each building.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 33–34 · A.A.C. R7-6-216
Final DSA certification is required before occupancy (Title 24 Part 1).
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 51 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 1
Although no maintenance planning mandate exists, districts must still assess and report good repair annually using the FIT.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 29 · Program: Facility Inspection Tool · Cal. Educ. Code § 17002(d)
New Alabama school construction and major renovations subject to DCM oversight must comply with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, including requirements for the building envelope, mechanical systems, lighting, and energy controls.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 35–36 · 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
LCAPs report facility conditions under Ed. Code §§ 52060–52077.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 49 · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 52060–52077
Under Ed. Code § 52060, LCAP State Priority 1 includes school facilities maintained in good repair.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 35 · Program: Local Control Funding Formula · Cal. Educ. Code § 52060
A new Alabama elementary school site must contain at least five acres plus one additional acre for every 100 students.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 32–34 · Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.04
A new Alabama middle or junior high school site must contain at least 10 acres plus one additional acre for every 100 students.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 34 · Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.04
A new Alabama senior high school site must contain at least 30 acres plus one additional acre for every 100 students.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 34 · Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.04
Modernization projects require CDE and DSA approvals.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 41 · Program: Modernization Grant Program
New construction projects require approvals under Ed. Code § 17072.30.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 40 · Program: New Construction Grant Program · Cal. Educ. Code § 17072.30
OPSC conducts post-apportionment compliance review of SFP projects.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 19–21 · Program: School Facility Program · 2 CCR § 1859 et seq.
OPSC processes SFP applications and verifies eligibility and grant amounts.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 19–21 · Program: School Facility Program · 2 CCR § 1859 et seq.
Proposition 2 requires performance audits when bond funds are used.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 38 · Program: School Facility Program · Proposition 2 (2024); AB 247
New school property requires a Phase I environmental site assessment reviewed by DTSC under Ed. Code §§ 17210–17224.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 24–25 · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17210–17224
Although facility performance information is incorporated into Arizona's statewide facilities database, the profile reports that public reporting is limited to program-level summaries and does not include facility-level performance datasets.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 18
Alabama's RAISE initiative provides facility condition assessments, capital-planning support, financing guidance, and maintenance and operations training to high-need school districts as part of the federal SASI capacity-building initiative.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 15–16 · Program: Rural Assistance for Infrastructure and School Enhancement
Inspection reports identifying fire hazards or unsafe structural conditions in Alabama public K-12 schools must be submitted to the local board of education, the State Superintendent of Education, and the Director of Finance.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 33 · Ala. Code § 16-1-2(4)
The School Accountability Report Card reports school facility condition from annual inspection (Ed. Code § 33126).
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 49 · Program: Facility Inspection Tool · Cal. Educ. Code § 33126
The ALSDE School Architect section may provide technical assistance to districts concerning construction timelines, bid procedures, coordination of review documents, and administrative documentation associated with qualifying school facility projects.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Ala. Admin. Code Chapter 290-2-2
Alabama public schools must maintain asbestos management plans under the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act framework overseen by ADEM and federal agencies.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 34–35 · Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA); Ala. Code § 22-22A-4
Individuals, including school districts, may petition the Governor's Regulatory Review Council to review whether a substantive policy statement or practice improperly constitutes a rule or whether a rule fails to meet statutory requirements.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 10 · A.R.S. § 41-1033(C) and (D)
The School Facilities Division must inspect, contract with a third party to inspect, or certify school district self-inspections of school buildings at least once every five years, including review for compliance with routine preventive maintenance guidelines.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 41-5702(A)(3)
The School Facilities Division is required to provide an annual report on unobligated balances in the Building Renewal Grant Fund.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 18 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5731(D)
Arizona schools that operate their own on-site water systems, such as wells, are regulated as public water systems under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and must comply with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements for water quality monitoring, reporting, and system maintenance.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 34 · Federal Safe Drinking Water Act
Carbon dioxide testing must be performed at a work surface near the center of the classroom under normal occupancy conditions, with at least 10 percent of classrooms in each building randomly sampled.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 32 · A.A.C. R7-6-215
The School Facilities Division facilitates funding and project approval processes supporting the School Facilities Oversight Board for new construction, building renewal, and deficiencies correction.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 13 · A.R.S. § 41-5702
The School Facilities Division must inspect, or certify district self-inspections of, every school building at least once every five years to determine compliance with the Minimum Adequacy Guidelines.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 17–18 · A.R.S. § 41-5702(A)(3)
Following its review of district Capital Plans, the School Facilities Division prepares funding recommendations for consideration by the School Facilities Oversight Board.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 20–21 · Program: New School Facilities Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5702
The School Facilities Division must present annual reports to the Joint Committee on Capital Review regarding Building Renewal Grants, Emergency Deficiencies Correction projects, and New School Facilities fund use.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 18 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund; Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund; New School Facilities Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5731(E)
The School Facilities Division must submit a monthly report to the School Facilities Oversight Board on Building Renewal Grant distributions.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 18 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5731(D)
School Facilities Division staff review district applications for Building Renewal Grant projects.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 27 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund
The School Facilities Division reviews Emergency Deficiencies Correction applications to determine whether proposed needs meet statutory eligibility criteria.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 24 · Program: Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5721
The School Facilities Oversight Board considers staff analyses and votes to approve or deny requests for new construction funding.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 20–21 · Program: New School Facilities Fund
For each New School Facilities project, the School Facilities Oversight Board must certify that submitted design plans comply with the Minimum Adequacy Guidelines.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 16–17 · Program: New School Facilities Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5711
The School Facilities Oversight Board functions as the governing board responsible for approving grants for Arizona public school facilities.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 11 · A.R.S. §§ 41-5701 through 41-5713
The School Facilities Oversight Board issues written notifications to districts of its decisions on new construction funding requests.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 20–21 · Program: New School Facilities Fund
Building Renewal Grant applications undergo project-based review, with final funding decisions made by the School Facilities Oversight Board.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 26–27 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5731
The School Facilities Oversight Board makes final Emergency Deficiencies Correction funding decisions based on the severity and immediacy of the facility need.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 24 · Program: Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5721
The School Facilities Oversight Board is responsible for monitoring compliance with Arizona's Minimum Adequacy Guidelines for public school facilities.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 11 · A.R.S. §§ 41-5701 through 41-5713
SFP projects need CDE educational adequacy approval and DSA code approval before apportionment.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 38–39 · Program: School Facility Program · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17070.10–17079.30
The SSPI may grant exemptions under 5 CCR § 14030.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 52 · 5 CCR § 14030
The Alabama Department of Risk Management conducts facility inspections for properties insured by the State Insurance Fund, and the Director of Finance is authorized to inspect insured property to determine adequacy of coverage and assess exposure to loss.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 33 · Ala. Code § 41-15-3
Construction or renovation projects submitted by a local board of education with an estimated cost of $750,000 or more must be submitted to the State Superintendent of Education for review and approval. The requirement includes qualifying major maintenance or repair work such as HVAC, roofing, and structural repairs.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 11 · Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.01
Local school district debt related to Alabama school capital projects is subject to approval by the State Superintendent of Education.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 29
Locations for new school construction require prior approval by the State Superintendent of Education.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 11 · Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.01
Compliance with the Minimum Adequacy Guidelines is required for projects funded through the New School Facilities Fund, Building Renewal Grant Fund, and Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund; facilities must meet or exceed MAG standards to qualify for state facility funding.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 31 · Program: New School Facilities Fund; Building Renewal Grant Fund; Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5711
State-funded projects need CDE site and plan approval and DSA approval before SAB action.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 52 · Program: School Facility Program · 5 CCR §§ 14001–14037
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