Policy topic
Technical assistance, training, tools, guidance, and other state support intended to improve local facility stewardship and capacity.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Arizona Department of Health Services provide technical assistance to school districts through best-practice resources addressing potable water system maintenance, lead risks, and safe water access for students and staff.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 34
The Alabama State Department of Education provides advisory technical assistance to local education agencies related to facility planning, project documentation, compliance with state requirements, construction planning, safety, technology integration, and alignment of facilities with educational program requirements.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Ala. Code § 16-6B-3
ALSDE Support Services provides guidance related to school safety, emergency operations planning, and health-related building considerations affecting day-to-day facility use and readiness.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Ala. Code § 16-6B-3
The Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project includes completion of a School Facilities Cost Study as part of the state's effort to strengthen facilities planning and infrastructure funding capacity.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Program: Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project; Supporting America's School Infrastructure Initiative
The Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project includes development of a new Facilities Condition Index to strengthen the state's capacity to evaluate public school facility conditions.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Program: Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project; Supporting America's School Infrastructure Initiative
Arizona's School Facilities Improvement Project uses Supporting America's School Infrastructure grant support to provide technical assistance and training to approximately 50 high-need school districts addressing public school infrastructure needs.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Program: Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project; Supporting America's School Infrastructure Initiative
The Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project includes modernization of the state's Building Inventory Database as part of the state's SASI-supported facilities capacity-building work.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Program: Arizona School Facilities Improvement Project; Supporting America's School Infrastructure Initiative
Cal OES provides emergency planning technical assistance under Gov. Code §§ 8585–8589.7.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 31 · Cal. Gov. Code §§ 8585–8589.7
CDE supports schools through the California Green Ribbon Schools Program.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 18–19 · Program: California Green Ribbon Schools Program
CDE provides guidance to districts on facility master planning; outside Proposition 2 SFP eligibility there is no general districtwide master-plan requirement.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 30–31
The CDE facilities unit may review non-state-funded projects on a fee-for-service basis under Ed. Code § 17251(d).
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 17–18 · Cal. Educ. Code § 17251
CDE supports districts through Supporting America's School Infrastructure (SASI).
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 18–19 · Program: Supporting America's School Infrastructure
The California Energy Commission provides Title 24 energy compliance support, including compliance manuals, forms, software, training and data.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 22–23 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 6
Each district's capital planning process must be led by a Certified Capital Planner.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 20–21 · Annual School Capital Planning Process (ASCPP)
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
School districts are encouraged to participate in voluntary initiatives such as the School Energy and Water Use Efficiency Program, which supports collaboration with utilities to implement cost-saving energy measures; participation is locally discretionary unless another applicable requirement makes it a condition.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 36 · A.R.S. § 15-213.02
School districts must use standardized preventive maintenance templates and checklists made available through the School Facilities Division.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002
ALSDE provides assistance with planning technology infrastructure in school facilities, including classroom connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital-learning implementation.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 15 · Ala. Code § 16-6B-3
OPSC develops program regulations, publishes open data and maintains the Facility Inspection Tool.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 19–21 · Program: Facility Inspection Tool
Alabama's RAISE initiative provides facility condition assessments, capital-planning support, financing guidance, and maintenance and operations training to high-need school districts as part of the federal SASI capacity-building initiative.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 15–16 · Program: Rural Assistance for Infrastructure and School Enhancement
The 2018 SAFE Council recommended integrating physical-security upgrades into school emergency operations plans and designating district safety coordinators.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 13 · SAFE Council Final Report, April 2018
The State Board of Education adopts the LCAP template under Ed. Code § 52064.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 35 · Cal. Educ. Code § 52064
The ALSDE School Architect section may provide technical assistance to districts concerning construction timelines, bid procedures, coordination of review documents, and administrative documentation associated with qualifying school facility projects.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 14–15 · Ala. Admin. Code Chapter 290-2-2
The School Facilities Division is required to provide school districts with updated information on maintaining indoor environmental quality at least once every two years, including technical guidance and best practices for maintaining healthy school environments.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 18 · A.R.S. § 41-5702(A)(8)
The School Facilities Division promotes energy conservation through technical assistance and tools including an Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Checklist for new construction projects.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 36
The School Facilities Division provides school districts with technical guidance and implementation resources for preventive maintenance, including information on building-component life expectancy, facilities maintenance planning guidance, and system-specific task sheets.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program
The School Facilities Division provides technical guidance, resources, and support to assist school districts with preventive maintenance best practices and compliance with facility adequacy requirements.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002(A)(8)
Proposition 2 authorizes planning grants for small districts.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 30 · Program: School Facility Program · Proposition 2 (2024); AB 247
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