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Mandate 1455

Mandate Information
Mandate Title:
Public schools; fire drills, timing and frequency.
Purpose of legislation
Requires every public school to hold fire drills during the school session in accordance with the requirements of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Current law requires such fire drills to be conducted at least twice during the first 20 school days of each school session and at least twice more during the remainder of the school session.
Legislation mandating a change Chap 432 (2024)
VAC chapters to be amended
8 vac 20 - 132 : Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Associated Regulatory Actions
Action 6611: Updates to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Latest Stage: Fast-Track
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