Standards for State Websites

Standards are used to establish procedures and properties relevant to processes and requirements. At the request of the State CIO, the Information Organization, Usability, Currency, and Accessibility (IOUCA) Working Group has developed recommendations for the State's approach to website accessibility, website usability, and separating content from presentation. These recommendations were adopted and should be used in the planning of new and redesigned State websites.

• Accessibility Standards for CA State Web Pages (pdf) - IOUCA July 2006 Recommendation
  All State websites must be accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with the checkpoints in the State policy.

• Usability Standards for CA State Web Pages (pdf) - IOUCA July 2006 Recommendation
  Usability improves the user experience and helps make sites accessible.

• Separating Content from Presentation Standards for CA State Web Pages (pdf) - IOUCA July 2006 Recommendation
  The current standards require all sites utilize the standard template and CSS to create sites that separate presentation from content.

• Website Development Policy (pdf) - Notice for State departments issued January 19, 2007.
• Current State Template Design/Layout - The current web design standards require all sites utilize the standard template and CSS to create sites that meet the intended visual presentation of CA web pages.
• Site Policies and Notices - State of California websites should contain certain site policies and notices.