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Alabama administrative rules establish minimum staffing and enrollment thresholds used to determine whether a school facility qualifies as an approved center.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 23 · Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.03
The Building Renewal Grant Fund provides financial assistance for major repairs, building-system replacements, and renovations necessary to maintain compliance with Arizona's Minimum Adequacy Guidelines.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 26–27 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5731
Arizona requires classroom illumination of at least 50 foot-candles for traditional lighting systems or 30 foot-candles for LED lighting systems, permitting LED technology to satisfy illumination requirements while improving energy efficiency.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 35 · A.A.C. R7-6-212
ALSDE supports districts in planning and equipping instructional facilities for career and technical education programs, including review of program-aligned space needs for laboratories, shops, and other specialized instructional environments.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 15 · Ala. Code § 16-6B-3
Students, teachers, and visitors must wear industrial-quality eye protection in laboratories, shops, and hazardous work areas.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 33 · A.R.S. § 15-151
Arizona's Minimum School Facility Adequacy Guidelines establish minimum requirements for instructional spaces, specialized facilities, and building systems necessary to support educational programs.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 31 · A.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 6; A.R.S. § 41-5711
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
Arizona requires public school facilities to be structurally sound, including the ability to withstand normal loads without significant deterioration or safety hazards, as part of compliance with the Minimum Adequacy Guidelines.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 30–31 · A.R.S. § 41-5711
Minimum Adequacy Guidelines require science laboratories to provide fume hoods, emergency eyewash stations, and appropriate chemical-storage facilities.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 33 · A.A.C. R7-6-246
Arizona's Capital Plan capacity calculations use Minimum Adequacy Guidelines that establish minimum square footage per pupil adjusted for grade levels and facility design.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 21 · Program: New School Facilities Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5711
Compliance with the Minimum Adequacy Guidelines is required for projects funded through the New School Facilities Fund, Building Renewal Grant Fund, and Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund; facilities must meet or exceed MAG standards to qualify for state facility funding.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 31 · Program: New School Facilities Fund; Building Renewal Grant Fund; Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund · A.R.S. § 41-5711
5 CCR § 14001 requires facilities to support the educational program, comfort, safety and flexibility.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 51 · 5 CCR §§ 14001–14037
5 CCR § 14030 sets classroom, lab and specialized space design standards; general classrooms are 960 square feet unless an alternative is approved.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 52 · 5 CCR § 14030
5 CCR §§ 14001–14037 set school site and design standards.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 51 · 5 CCR §§ 14001–14037
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