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EDC § 35297

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  1. Education Code - EDC
  2. TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000. - 65001.]
  3. DIVISION 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION [35000. - 45500.]
  4. PART 21. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES [35000. - 35787.]
  5. CHAPTER 2. Governing Boards [35100. - 35401.]
  6. ARTICLE 10.5. Earthquake Emergency Procedures [35295. - 35297.]

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.

Collected 2026-09-14T05:56:33Z. Source file · JSON

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