The answer is yes. Declining enrollment doesn’t automatically prevent a district from collecting or increasing developer fees. What matters is whether new residential development creates additional student enrollment and facility impacts. Even if district-wide enrollment is trending downward, new housing can generate students in specific attendance areas or grade levels that require additional classroom capacity…

Planning a school facilities project requires more than designing and budgeting. It also means understanding when funding will actually become available. Depending on the program, districts may receive funding in just a few months or wait several years from application submittal to processing and funding. How Long Does School Facility Funding Processing Take? New Construction…

School districts across California are beginning to ask the same question: Do we need a Facility Master Plan right now? We created the infographic below outlining the timeline, requirements, and next steps for districts. The biggest takeaway: Most districts still have time For most districts, a Facility Master Plan is not required immediately. The timing…