Priority Funding
SFP Lists
Site Acquisition
Environmental Review
Modernization 2.0
100

What does "PIF" stand for in the context of the School Facility Program?

What is Priorities in Funding

100

Name one of the three main lists maintained in SFP reporting.

What is the Workload List or ARBBA List (Applications Received Beyond Bond Authority)

100

Which agency approves school site selection?

What is the CDE?

100

What does DTSC stand for?

What is the Department of Toxic Substances Control?

100

At what year mark can a project be considered for second-round modernization on permanent buildings?

What is 25 years?

200

How often are Priority Funding rounds held?

What is twice a year? Spring and Fall

200

What does it mean if a project is on the Unfunded List?

What is it’s approved but awaiting funds?

200

What form starts the preliminary site review?

What is Form 4.0?

200

Name one key factor that could trigger additional studies on a proposed school site.

What is proximity to power lines or highways?

200

Where is second-round modernization eligibility indicated?

What is on the SAB 50-04 certification section?

300

What form is required after receiving a Priority Funding apportionment?

What is SAB 50-05?

300

Which list includes projects submitted after bond money ran out?

What is the ARBBA (Applications Received Beyond Bond Authority) List?

300

True or False: CDE prefers to review only one site.

What is False?

300

What California-specific law mandates environmental reviews for new school sites?

What is CEQA?

300

What is the new form name associated with 75-year-old building tracking?

What is Form 57-75?

400

What happens if a district misses two consecutive Priority Funding opportunities?

What is their project may be rescinded or removed from the Unfunded List?

400

Why are Facility Hardship projects prioritized on the workload list?

What is due to health and safety risks?

400

Why could new school construction begin to rare in Southern California today?

What is due to declining enrollment and high costs?

400

What is a required clearance before final CDE site approval?

What is a toxicology clearance from DTSC?

400

True or False: OPSC will create a new form for second-round modernization eligibility.

What is False?

500

How long is a PIF request valid if submitted during the May 2025 filing window?

What is from July 1 to December 31?

500

What critical disclaimer must districts acknowledge when submitting to the ARBBA list?

What is there's no guarantee of future funding and requirements may change?

500

Why might CDE recommend abandoning a site even before environmental studies?

What is because of immediate visual hazards or zoning issues?

500

What mitigation plan may be required if a site is near a high-voltage transmission line?

What is an electromagnetic field mitigation plan?

500

What does RCI stand for in the context of grant reinstatement?

What is Reduction to Costs Incurred?