Policy topic

Specialized Facilities Authority

Provisions (10)

AZ
GOV.5Specialized Facilities Authority

2021 restructuring established the School Facilities Oversight Board system

Laws 2021, Chapter 404 restructured the former School Facilities Board, with responsibilities divided between the School Facilities Oversight Board and the School Facilities Division within the Arizona Department of Administration.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 10–11 · Laws 2021, Chapter 404

AL
STD.3Building & Construction Standards

DCM Building Code Authority for Public School Construction

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

AL
GOV.5Specialized Facilities Authority

DCM Jurisdiction Over Public K-12 Construction and Renovation

The Alabama Division of Construction Management has jurisdiction over public K-12 construction and renovation projects regardless of funding source unless a project is specifically exempted by statute.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 18 · Ala. Code §§ 41-4-400 through 41-4-402; Ala. Code §§ 41-9-160 through 41-9-166

AL
FIN.6Public School / Facility Financing Authorities

Public School and College Authority Bond Financing Authority

The Alabama Public School and College Authority is authorized to issue bonds to finance capital improvement projects for public K-12 schools and public higher education institutions in amounts and for purposes established by legislative acts.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 29 · Program: Public School and College Authority Capital Financing · Ala. Code §§ 16-16-1 through 16-16-14; Ala. Code § 16-16-8

AZ
GOV.5Specialized Facilities Authority

SFOB is responsible for approving school facilities grants

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

AZ
CMP.11Monitoring

SFOB monitors compliance with Minimum Adequacy Guidelines

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

AZ
GOV.5Specialized Facilities Authority

SFOB oversees school facilities repair, maintenance, and construction programs

The School Facilities Oversight Board is responsible for overseeing programs related to the repair, maintenance, and construction of 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

CA
GOV.5Specialized Facilities Authority

State Allocation Board apportions state capital funds and oversees the SFP

The State Allocation Board apportions state school capital funds and oversees the School Facility Program.

California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Program: School Facility Program · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17070.10–17079.30

AZ
GOV.5Specialized Facilities Authority

Superintendent serves on School Facilities Oversight Board

The Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction serves as a nonvoting member of the School Facilities Oversight Board and participates in discussions concerning school facility construction, maintenance, and funding.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 9–10 · A.R.S. § 15-2001

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