Legal basis: Compulsory Education Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Fifteenth local people's governments at or above the county level shall, according to the number and distribution of school-age children and adolescents living in their respective administrative areas, and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, formulate and adjust school plans. New residential areas need to set up schools, which should be carried out simultaneously with the construction of residential areas.
Article 16 The construction of schools shall conform to the standards for running schools stipulated by the state and meet the needs of education and teaching; Meet the site selection requirements and construction standards stipulated by the state, and ensure the safety of students and faculty.