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School Facilities and Educational Specifications.

California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 14030 and Section 14031a

California Department of Education, Educational Specifications: Linking Design of School Facilities to Educational Program (PDF) (Sacramento, CA: CDE, 1997).

Natomas Unified School District and DLR Group, Elementary School TK-5/K-8 Educational Specifications External link opens in new window or tab., Sacramento, DLR Group, 2015.

21st Century School Fund, 2011, PK-12 Public Educational Facilities Master Plan Evaluation Guide External link opens in new window or tab..

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