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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 3§ 17294 School Building Construction Scope

§ 17294 School Building Construction Scope

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§ 17294 School Building Construction Scope

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about changes to school buildings.
  • •It includes building new parts, fixing old parts, or adding to the school.
  • •Any big work on a school building follows these rules.

Example

A school wants to build a new gym.

Because building a gym is a big change, this law says the school must follow special rules for construction.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 17294 School Building Construction Scope

“Construction or alteration” as used in this article includes any construction, reconstruction, or alteration of, or addition to, any school building. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Construction or alterationschool building

Related Statutes

  • § 17280 School Building Construction Oversight
  • § 17283.5 School Building Residential Exclusion
  • § 17286 Non-School Public Building Definition
  • § 17287 School Building Exclusions
  • § 100653 Higher Education Bond Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17294.
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