Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A.
Science:
(1) For grades Pre-Kindergarten
through 6, no additional space is required beyond the classroom
requirement.
(2) For grades 7
through 12, 4 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or average
enrollment for science is required. The space shall not be smaller than the
average-sized general use classroom at the facility. This space is included in
the academic classroom requirement and may be used for other instruction. The
space shall have science fixtures and equipment, in accordance with the
standard equipment and technology necessary to meet the educational
requirements of the public education department. If an alternate science
learning method is used by a school district, the district shall verify the
appropriate alternate fixtures and equipment to the council. Provide at least
96 net sf for securable, well-ventilated storage/prep space for each science
room having science fixtures and equipment. Storage/prep room(s) may be
combined and shared between more than one classroom.
B. Special education classroom. If a special
education space is provided and the space is required to support educational
programs, services, and curricula, the space shall not be smaller than 450 net
sf. In d-level classrooms serving students requiring a high degree of personal
care and assistance, 100 net sf/student shall be provided (or no larger than
the average-sized general education classroom), along with additional space in
the classroom for an accessible unisex restroom. When the need is demonstrated,
a kitchenette with at least 15 net sf of storage shall be provided.
C. Art education programs. A school facility
shall have classroom space to deliver art education programs, including dance,
music, theatre/drama, and visual arts programs, or have access to an alternate
learning method. Classroom space(s) for art education shall not be smaller than
the average-sized general use classroom at the facility. Art education
classroom space(s) may be included in the academic classroom requirement and
may be used for other instruction.
(1)
Elementary school. Art education programs may be accommodated within a general
use or dedicated art classroom. Provide additional dedicated art program
storage of at least 60 net sf per facility. Dedicated art classrooms, excluding
performing arts, shall have a sink.
(2) Middle school/junior high school.
Classroom space(s) for art education programs shall have no less than 4 net
sf/student of the specialty program capacity for art. Provide additional
ancillary space for group music practice, individual music practice room(s),
specialized storage/library rooms, and office(s). Dedicated art classrooms,
excluding performing arts, shall have a sink.
(3) High school. Classroom space(s) for art
education programs shall have no less than 5 net sf/student of the specialty
program capacity for art. Provide additional ancillary space for group music
practice, individual music practice room(s), specialized storage/library rooms,
and office(s). Dedicated art classrooms, excluding performing arts, shall have
a sink.
(4) Combination school. A
combination school shall provide the elements of the grades served by
Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication.
D. Career education.
(1) Elementary school. No
requirement.
(2) Middle
school/junior high school. Career education programs shall be provided with no
less than 3 net sf/student of the specialty program capacity of the school for
career education. Provide additional adequate space for specialized curriculum,
equipment and technology requirements, and safety zones. Each program lab or
classroom space shall not be smaller than the average-sized general use
classroom at the facility.
(3) High
school. Career education programs space shall be provided with no less than 4
net sf/student of the specialty program capacity of the school for career
education. Provide additional adequate space for specialized curriculum,
equipment and technology requirements, and safety zones. Each program lab or
classroom space shall not be smaller than the average-sized general use
classroom at the facility.
(4)
Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the
grades served by Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication, but
meeting the higher standards.
E. Technology and computer skills
instruction. A school facility shall have space to deliver educational programs
in technology and computer skills or have access to an alternate learning
method. This requirement may be distributed throughout other program spaces
within the facility.
(1) Elementary school.
Provide space that meets 3 net sf/student of the planned school program
capacity or average enrollment, with no less than 700 net sf.
(2) Middle school/junior high school. Provide
space that meets at least 3 net sf/student of the planned school program
capacity or average enrollment, with no less than 800 net sf.
(3) High school. Provide space that meets 3
net sf/student of the planned school program capacity or average enrollment,
with no less than 900 net sf.
(4)
Combination school. A combination school shall provide the elements of the
grades served by Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above without duplication, but
meeting the higher standards.
F. Alternate delivery method. If an alternate
delivery method is used by a school district for instruction, the space used
for the alternate method may be approved following review by the
council.
