{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"35297","citation":"Ed. Code, § 35297","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION [35000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 21. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES [35000. - 35787.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-21"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Governing Boards [35100. - 35401.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-21/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 10.5. Earthquake Emergency Procedures [35295. - 35297.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-21/chapter-2/article-10.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 448, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The earthquake emergency procedure system shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:</p><p>(a) A school building disaster plan, ready for implementation at any time, for maintaining the safety and care of students and staffs.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(c) Protective measures to be taken before, during, and following an earthquake.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/earthquake-emergency-procedures-35297","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}