Policy topic
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
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
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
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
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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