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Information to assist school districts and charter schools in seeking state facility funding assistance under AB 14 (Chapter 935, statutes of 2002), which defines the manner of funds available.

California Department of Education Charter Schools
A link to the Charter Schools home page, which contains information and legislative references regarding the establishment and operation of charter schools.

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Information regarding the design of buildings and oversight of school construction, including the codes and standards that affect the industry. A listing of Division of the State Architect certified project inspectors is included.

Department of Toxic Substances Control External link opens in new window or tab.
Information regarding the legislatively mandated process for evaluating the effects of potential environmental hazards on a prospective school site and overseeing clean-up to ensure a safe and uncontaminated site.

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Information on the California School Finance Authority's verification of the financial soundness of charter schools applying for state bond funds, pursuant to Education Code Section 17078.52(d)(4)

Education Code Section 17078.52 et.seq Charter Schools External link opens in new window or tab.
The Education Code sections that relate to the establishment of a program to allocate funding for the purpose of providing school facilities for charter school pupils.

For a list of currently active charter schools (From the California School Directory web page , select “Advanced Search”. In addition to the default options already available chose “Only Charter Schools” from the “Charter” option box. Then click on “Search”. The results show all charter schools currently active and the results are available for export.

Contacts for Assistance
State Agency Contact E-mail Address Telephone
Department of Education School Facilities & Transportation Services Division sftsd@cde.ca.gov 916-322-2470

Office of Public School Construction

Janna Shaffer janna.shaffer@dgs.ca.gov 916-376-1822
Department of Toxic Substances Control - Northern California Mark Malinowski mmalinowi@dtsc.ca.gov 916-255-3717
Department of Toxic Substances Control - Southern California Shahir Haddad shahir.haddad@dtsc.ca.gov 714-484-5368
Division of State Architect Dan Levernier dan.levernier@dgs.ca.gov 916-445-8100

For additional information contact the California School Finance Authority, Charter School Facilities Program External link opens in new window or tab. at 213-620-4467.

Questions:   School Facilities & Transportation Services Division | sftsd@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-2470
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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