Williams Case and School Facilities

Williams lawsuit which provides all students equal access to instructional materials, quality teachers, and safe schools.

Williams Case
This link will offer the latest information on the landmark Superior Court case, which provides all students equal access to instructional materials, quality teachers, and safe schools. School districts must assess the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including any needed maintenance to ensure good repair.

Facilities Complaint Appeals Procedures under the Williams Case
School Accountability Report Card - Senate BIll 550 (Vasconcellos) amended the School Accountability Report Card to require expanded information on the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including any needed maintenance to ensure good repair.
Facilities Inspection Tool (FIT) (PDF) is provided by the Office of Public School Construction as an evaluation of facilities. The FIT is used to determine whether a facility is in "good repair," as defined by being clean, safe, and functional.
Uniform Complaint Procedures

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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The Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans (updated 10-Nov-2026)
The Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans (LRFMP) was revised in 2026, with updated guidance on master planning for local educational agencies and Proposition 2 requirements for school districts applying for School Facility Program Funding.
Key Components of a Facilities Master Plan (added 10-Nov-2026)
The elements of a typical facilities master plan (FMP) and guidance on what to include, how to organize the information, and why it matters, from the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.
Conclusion (added 10-Nov-2026)
A summary on master plans as living documents that reflect thoughtful educational goals and future planning, from the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.
Education Programs with Specialized Facility Needs (added 10-Nov-2026)
The importance of including specialized facilities in facilities master plans to meet the needs of educational programs and students with disabilities, from the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.
Additional Considerations and Planning the Future (added 10-Nov-2026)
Integrating sustainability, safety, accessibility, and climate resiliency into every stage of facilities master planning, from the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.

Appendix A (added 10-Nov-2026)
A table of Facilities Master Plan Elements vs. Proposition 2 Requirements, from the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.
Appendix B (added 10-Nov-2026)
A summary of additional required elements per Proposition 2, from the Guide to Long- Range Facilities Master Plans.
Facilities Master Planning Resources (added 10-Nov-2026)
Additional resources, facilities master plan (FMP) exemplars, and links to the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) Guidelines for the Five-Year School Facilities Master Plan, from the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.
Introduction (added 10-Nov-2026)
An introduction of the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.
Facilities Master Planning Process (added 10-Nov-2026)
Best practices for launching a facilities master planning (FMP) effort, engaging stakeholders, and long-term planning, from the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.