California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Education Code - EDC |
Title 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Division 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION |
Part 21. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES |
Chapter 2. Governing Boards |
ARTICLE 10.5. Earthquake Emergency Procedures |
Section 35297.
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The earthquake emergency procedure system shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(a) A school building disaster plan, ready for implementation at any time, for maintaining the safety and care of students and staffs.
(b) A drop procedure. As used in this article, "drop procedure" means an activity whereby each student and staff member takes cover under a table or desk, dropping to his or her knees, with the head protected by the arms, and the back to the windows. A drop procedure practice shall be held at least once each school quarter in elementary schools and at least once a semester in secondary schools.
(c) Protective measures to be taken before, during, and following an earthquake.
(d) A program to ensure that the students and that both the certificated and classified staff are aware of, and properly trained in, the earthquake emergency procedure system.