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2016 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 22.1-137 and 22.1-137.2 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 22.1-137. Fire drills.
In every public school there shall be a fire drill at least
once every week twice during the first twenty 20
school days of each school session, and more often if necessary, in
order that pupils may be thoroughly practiced in such drills. During
Every public school shall hold at least two additional fire drills during
the remainder of the school session fire drills shall be held at least
monthly.
§ 22.1-137.2. Lock-down drills.
In every public school there shall be at least two a
lock-down drills every school year drill at least twice during the
first 20 school days of each school session, in order that students may be
thoroughly practiced in such drills. One lock-down drill shall be completed
in September of each school year and one lock-down drill shall be completed in
January of each school year Every public school shall hold at least two
additional lock-down drills during the remainder of the school session.
Lock-down plans and drills shall be in compliance with the Statewide Fire Prevention
Code (§ 27-94 et seq.).