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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
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
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
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