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2008 SESSION
081404804Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 23 a section numbered 23-9.2:9 as follows:
§ 23-9.2:9. First warning and emergency notification system required.
By [ August 1, 2008 January 1, 2009
] , the governing boards of each public institution of higher education
shall establish a comprehensive, prompt, and reliable first warning
notification and emergency broadcast system for their students, faculty, and
staff, both on and off campus. Such system shall be activated in the case of an
emergency and may rely on website announcements; email notices; phone, cellular
phone, and text messages; alert lines; public address systems; and other means
of communication. In addition, each institution shall designate individuals
authorized to activate the warning system and provide such individuals with
appropriate training for its use.