Education Code section 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.

Source: Section 35297, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=35297.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1988; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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