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Ed. Code § 17213 restricts siting schools on contaminated sites.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 55 · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17213–17213.1
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
If contamination is found, a preliminary endangerment assessment and remediation are required under DTSC oversight.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 24–25 · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17210–17224
New school site plans in Alabama must account for setbacks, parking, service access, and space for future expansion.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 34 · Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.04
Ed. Code §§ 17213–17213.1 require evaluation of air-quality impacts in siting, consultation with the air district and mitigation.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 53 · Cal. Educ. Code §§ 17213–17213.1
Ed. Code §§ 17210–17224 require site assessment for chemical hazards.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 57 · 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
5 CCR § 14010 sets site size and hazard criteria.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 51 · 5 CCR § 14010(b)
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