Section 35297 Of Article 10.5. Earthquake Emergency Procedures From California Education Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 21. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 10.5.
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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.