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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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