1. (1) An LEA's or a school's plan shall include:

   1. (a) procedures to ensure reasonably adequate educational services and supervision are provided for during an emergency including an extended emergency situation;

   2. (b) Implementation and maintenance of the incident response method established by the state security chief, which requires:

      1. (i) a 100 ft x 100 ft grid system overlaying the interior rooms and hallways of the building, including multiple levels if applicable;
      2. (ii) beginning the grid with quadrant "A1" located at the bottom left corner of the building footprint when viewed from the main entrance or address side;
      3. (iii) aligning row "A" with the main entrance or address side of the building, and continue designations sequentially across each row (A1, A2, A3…) and upward by rows (B1, B2, B3…);
      4. (iv) ensuring the interior room and hallway being clearly marked with its assigned quadrant designation in a manner visible to building occupants and emergency responders; and
      5. (v) markings being maintained and remaining legible at all times."

   3. (c) evacuation procedures that provide reasonable care and supervision of a student until the student is released to a responsible party.

      1. (i) An LEA or school shall not release a student grade 8 or below unless a parent or other responsible person has been notified and assumed responsibility for the student.

      2. (ii) A school official may release a student grade 9 and above without such notification if authorized by the LEA or school and the school official determines:

         1. (A) the student is reasonably responsible; and
         2. (B) notification is not practicable.

   4. (c)(i) as determined by a local board or governing authority, procedures regarding access to public school buildings by:

      1. (A) students;
      2. (B) community members;
      3. (C) lessees;
      4. (D) invitees; and
      5. (E) others.

      6. (ii) procedures regarding access:

         1. (A) may include restricted access for some individuals;
         2. (B) shall address building access during identified time periods; and
         3. (C) shall address possession and use of school keys by designated administrators and employees.
   5. (d) resources and materials available for emergency training for an LEA's employees.

KEY: carbon monoxide detectors, emergency preparedness, disasters, safety education

Date of Last Change: December 19, 2025

Notice of Continuation: September 13, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53G-4-402(1)(b)