Document Citation: Cal Ed Code § 35297

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODE ANNOTATED
EDUCATION CODE
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

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
Cal Ed Code § 35297 (2010)

§ 35297. Elements of emergency procedure system

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.