Local Education Agencies (LEAs) have primary responsibility for the operations and maintenance of public school facilities, as well as for long-term facilities planning, design, financing, and construction. State-level management related to elementary and secondary public school facilities varies widely.

In most states, there are multiple state-level agencies and entities with authority over school district buildings and grounds. The primary agency is usually the state education agency responsible for PK-12 public education. However, some states have established independent public authorities to manage state-funded capital funding and oversight.

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• State Education Agency: State education agencies responsible for public school facilities programs, policies, oversight, or support.

• Gubernatorial Agency: State agencies under the executive control of the Governor, e.g. Department of Health, Environment, Public Safety, General Services, etc.

• Independent Facility Authority: Publicly controlled state entity usually with a separate governing commission, with facility funding and authority for PK-12 facilities.

• Supporting America's School Infrastructure Initiative: Federal grant-funded state initiatives to increase state capacity for school facility assessments, data systems, planning, and technical assistance for facilities operations, maintenance, and capital projects.

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