Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09
TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION 33000-65001›DIVISION 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION 35000-45500›PART 21. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES 35000-35787›CHAPTER 2. Governing Boards 35100-35401›ARTICLE 10.5. Earthquake Emergency Procedures 35295-35297
§ 35297
California Education Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
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.
(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 448, Sec. 1.)
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