Students will be informed of the appropriate action to take in an emergency. Emergency drills for fire, weather, and other disasters are conducted each school year. At least four fire drills and four tornado drills must be conducted each school year.  Two drills of each type must be conducted between July 1 and December 31 and two drills of each type must be conducted between January 1 and June 30.

Each attendance center will develop and maintain a written plan containing emergency and disaster procedures. The plan will be communicated to and reviewed with employees. Employees will participate in emergency drills. Licensed employees are responsible for instructing the proper techniques to be followed in the drill.


Legal Reference: Iowa Code 10A.522

Approved: May 22, 2006

Reviewed: June 17, 2024

Revised: March 28, 2011