Section 17321 Of Article 3.5. Earthquake Construction Of Private Schools From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 10.5. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.5.
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. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Most of California is subject to potentially devastating,
large-magnitude earthquakes.
(b) Earth scientists estimate that there is a greater than
50-percent probability that one or more damaging earthquakes will
occur in California between now and the end of the century.
(c) Not all students of private schools enjoy the same or
equivalent earthquake safety as is afforded to students of public
schools by the Field Act and other legislation.
(d) Modifications of building design, plan checking, and
inspection procedures can offer increased protection to private
school students.