Policy topic

State Education Board Authority

Subtopics

Provisions (10)

AZ
GOV.4State Education Board Authority

Arizona Constitution provides for State Board of Education authority

Article XI, Section 3 of the Arizona Constitution provides for the authority of the Arizona State Board of Education.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 8–9 · Ariz. Const. Art. 11, § 3

CA
GOV.4.2Standard Setting

SSPI and CDE leadership and Title 5 facilities roles

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction leads the California Department of Education, which carries out Title 5 school facilities roles.

California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 12–13 · 5 CCR §§ 14001–14037; Cal. Educ. Code § 33112

AZ
ADM.7Procurement & Contracting

State Board adopts school facilities procurement rules

The Arizona State Board of Education adopts procurement rules governing bidding, contracting, and purchasing procedures for building renewal projects and new school construction undertaken by school districts.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 9 · A.R.S. § 15-203; A.A.C. R7-2-1001 through R7-2-1195

AL
GOV.4.1Rulemaking

State Board General Education Rulemaking Authority

The Alabama State Board of Education is authorized to adopt policies and rules for the general administration of the state's public school system.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 10 · Ala. Code §§ 16-3-12 and 16-3-13

CA
GOV.4State Education Board Authority

State Board of Education policy and LCFF/LCAP oversight

The State Board of Education sets state education policy and oversees LCFF and LCAP implementation.

California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 11–12 · Program: Local Control Funding Formula

AZ
GOV.4State Education Board Authority

State Board prescribes minimum school facility design standards

The Arizona State Board of Education prescribes minimum standards for the design of school facilities for school districts.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 9 · A.R.S. § 15-203(A)(14)

AL
CMP.2Project Approval

State Superintendent Approval for Projects of $750,000 or More

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

AL
CMP.1Site Approval

State Superintendent Approval of New School Sites

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

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