Frameworks

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION

Authorities: 34 C.F.R. Part 300; Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

Additional Resources

DOCUMENT/
PRACTICE

FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS

CITATIONS

If the secretary of education determines that a program authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B will be improved by permitting program funds to be used to acquire appropriate equipment, or to construct new facilities or alter existing facilities, the secretary is authorized to allow the use of those funds for those purposes.

300.718(a)

The local educational agency (LEA) must comply with the FUNDING frameworks.

The LEA must comply with the ADMINISTRATION OF EQUIPMENT framework.

COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS

Any construction of new facilities or alteration of existing facilities with authorized IDEA program funds must comply with the requirements of:

300.718(b)

Appendix A of Part 36 of Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations; or

300.718(b)(1)
ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Appendix A of Subpart 101-19.6 of Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations.

300.718(b)(2)
UFAS

Last Updated: Thursday, February 08, 2018