Transition Roadmap

This webpage is dedicated to keep Local Education Agencies (LEAs), contractors, code inspectors and plan reviewers, and the general public informed of the division's progress with the implementation of SB164.

Strategic Roadmap 

DFCM leadership has been focused on evaluating the new statute requirements for DFCM Public School Construction oversight, prioritizing the elements of implementation, and development of a timeline.

The First 60 Days: (April - May 2026)

• Transition of Administrative Rules: Rulemaking teams have been assembled and are working to draft new administrative rules that will replace sections of Rule 277. 
• LEA Outreach: DFCM is actively meeting with LEAs to learn about their teams, internal operations, and listen to concerns regarding the transition of oversight. Please note that due to time constraints and limited resources, DFCM will not be able to meet with every LEA during this outreach timeframe.
• Documentation Requests: The division is gathering historical project documentation from LEA s that will be reviewed and used to establish future construction cost matrices and evaluate potential delegation opportunities for qualified districts.
• Online Portal Solution: DFCM is vetting online portal solutions to centralize project requests and monthly compliance reporting.

The Next 90 Days (June - August 2026)

The operational roadmap focuses on structural program development , including:

• Cost Matrix Development: LEA document submissions will allow DFCM to start evaluating cost at a deeper level and aid in cost matrix development that is slated to be released in the fourth quarter. 
• Online Portal Development: DFCM will begin configuring the selected online tool that will allow LEA’s to submit required documentation.
• Policy & Form Standardization: DFCM will develop new policies and construction project forms which will replace various existing USBE forms.
• Industry Prequalification: The division will open prequalification opportunities for contractors across multiple disciplines, certified code inspectors, and licensed plan reviewers.
• Early Stage Delegation: DFCM will review and identify LEAs that have demonstrated sufficient independent project management and procurement capabilities for early-stage delegation.
• Targeted Training Sessions: Educational and instructional sessions will be scheduled for LEA administrators and staff, as well as contractors and inspectors to ensure program readiness by January 1, 2027.

This information will be regularly added to and updated as needed through the end of 2026.