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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 2§ 17261 School Building Design Standards

§ 17261 School Building Design Standards

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§ 17261 School Building Design Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •The state provides ready-made building plans for schools in different areas, like hot or cold places.
  • •The plans include schools of different sizes to fit what each school district needs.
  • •The plans can have ideas for saving energy and water, using natural light, and making sure the air inside is clean.
  • •The plans may also suggest using recycled materials and designs that help kids learn better, like good sound quality in classrooms.

Example

A small school district in a desert area needs a new school building.

The state gives them a building plan that fits their hot climate and small size. The plan includes ways to save water, use natural light to keep the school cool, and make sure the classrooms are quiet so kids can hear the teacher well.

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§ 17261 School Building Design Standards

The State Allocation Board shall obtain construction plans for school buildings appropriate for school districts in various climates and geographical conditions of the state. The plans shall be composed of plans designed to meet the needs of school districts requiring school buildings of various sizes. The plans may include landscape suggestions. The plans may include designs that promote the efficient use of energy and water, the maximum use of natural lighting and indoor air quality, the use of recycled materials and materials that emit a minimum of toxic substances, the use of acoustics conducive to teaching and learning, and other characteristics of high performance schools. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 35, Sec. 13. Effective May 20, 2006. Operative after November 7, 2006, pursuant to Sec. 25 of Ch. 35, and adoption of Prop. 1D.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

State Allocation Boardconstruction plansschool buildingshigh performance schools

Related Statutes

  • § 17260 School Buildings Definition
  • § 17262 School Building Plan Requests
  • § 17265 School Building Code Application
  • § 100500 State Infrastructure Bond Authorization
  • § 100510 Bond Issuance And Administration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17261.
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