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Infrastructure

Infrastructure is the physical aspects of school buildings and facilities designed to safeguard against attacks and potential threats. The Center for Safe Schools provides resources, information and best practices on how the design and modifications of infrastructure elements can ensure that buildings and facilities are properly equipped to prevent, protect and mitigate risk associated with environmental and human threats.

Key components of Infrastructure include:

Risk assessments
Building/Facility design and modification
Mechanical and electronic systems
Communications systems
Safety and security technology

Resources

Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools

Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)

National Best Practices for Building High Performance Schools

U.S. Department of Education
Stats in Brief, Changes in America's Public School Facilities

U.S. Department of Education
The Center for Green Schools
U.S. Green Building Council
2018 Green Ribbon Schools, Highlights from 2018 Honorees

U.S. Department of Education (listed by state)
Tools to Green Your School
Green Strides
To Retrofit or to Replace Your Building System, That is the Question

Honeywell
Every School Can Be a Green School, Getting Started Checklist

U.S. Green Building Council
July 2018 issue of Green School Catalyst Quarterly

Data

2017 Infrastructure Super Map This map shows estimated school capital expenditures.
2017 Infrastructure State Report Card. Find your state, get FAQs, and see your state's grade!
ED-Green Ribbon School resources can now be accessed here: http://www.greenstrides.org/resources