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Learn about the role of DSA in proposing changes to the building code regulations related to green building standards for public K-12 schools and community colleges.

Learn how schools can incorporate sustainability measures and achieve net zero energy and net zero carbon school facilities.

Locate reference materials on the application and use of the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code (CBC) for state and local government buildings and facilities, privately owned public accommodations and commercial facilities, and ...

Learn how DSA performs accessibility reviews of public K-12 schools, community colleges, essential services buildings and other state-funded construction.

Learn about the DSA process for project submittal and plan review for K-12 schools, community colleges and essential services building construction projects.

Learn about DSA'S proposed amendments to the CASp Program regulations.

The party that filed a Request for Due Process (often called a "complaint") may add more claims or add more facts to the original complaint. If a party wants to include more claims or facts in the complaint, they must send OAH a "Motion to Amend the ...

Any party may make a motion to postpone the dates for a prehearing conference or hearing.  Asking OAH to postpone dates is called a "Request for Continuance."  This section contains a sample of how some judges have ruled on requests for ...

Expedited issues proceed very quickly on strict deadlines.  Expedited issues involve student discipline or a district wants to change a student’s school because the district is concerned that they may harm themselves or others.  If ...

Any party may make a motion to eliminate some, or all, of the issues in a due process hearing request.  This is called a "Motion to Dismiss."  This section contains a sample of how some judges have ruled on motions to dismiss.

If a request for due process does not include enough information, another party may file a “Notice of Insufficiency.”  “Insufficiency” means “not enough facts or information.”  No response to a Notice of ...

A judge may order the parties to provide information as to why OAH should or should not take action to close a case before a hearing.  This section contains a sample of Orders to Show Cause.

If a party does not want the judge that is assigned to the case, there are two ways to get a different judge for the hearing. The first way is called a "Peremptory Challenge." The second way is called a "Challenge for Cause." This section contains a ...

After filing a complaint, parents may make a motion to keep their child's educational situation the same until the judge determines something needs to change. This is called a motion for "stay put."  This section contains a sample of how some ...

Access sample orders regarding requests for in-person hearings and objections to videoconference hearings.

Any party may make a motion to consolidate two or more cases when the cases involve the same parties and facts. “Consolidate” means to combine the cases so that there is only one hearing. This section contains a sample of how some judges ...

The Department of General Services can access standard contract language for use in most non-IT service orders. 

Vendors providing commodities on service acquisitions for the Department of General Services (DGS) can verify the authenticity of a purchase order by taking the following steps.   

Small businesses (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) who want to do contract with the Department of General Services’ (DGS) can learn how the department is committed to supporting them through its participation goals. 

Contractors who do business with the Department of General Services (DGS) can access the state’s liability insurance requirements.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building rating system administered by the US Green Building Council. California has required LEED certification for its buildings since 2004.

The State of California defines Zero Net Energy (ZNE) for state buildings as follows:

"ZNE Source – Energy Efficient building that produces as much clean renewable energy as it consumes over the course of a year, when accounted for at the energy...

Best practices and strategies for reducing building electricity use during peak demand events.

Leveraging demand response to improve grid reliability by reducing energy use and achieving lower building energy costs.

Strategies to reduce electricity use during an Energy Event Day peak period