LAUSD schools are required to comply with California Education Code (CEC), Section §32286(a), dealing with the preparation of "safe school plans." These plans address violence prevention, emergency preparedness, traffic safety and crisis intervention. The District has developed the Model Safe School Plan (SSP) for use as a template in the preparation of safe school plans for each of the District's 900 schools. The purpose of the template is to standardize safe school plans throughout the District and minimize the time required for annual updates. The Model Safe School Plan is comprised of two volumes:  Volume 1 - Prevention Programs (with Reference Guide); and Volume 2 - Emergency Procedures (with appendices).  If you are not an LAUSD school and would like more information on our Model Safe School Plan, please contact Bob Spears, Director of Emergency Services, at (213) 241-3889.

Volume 2 covers emergency preparedness and response, and is based on the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). SEMS is designed to centralize and coordinate emergency response actions among police, fire and other public agencies, including school districts. SEMS provides an effective framework for managing emergencies ranging from minor incidents to major earthquakes.  Update Safe School Plan, Volume 2 on the web through Inside LAUSD. 

Schools updating their Safe School Plan, Volume 2 require a Site Plot Plan and Vicinity Map. Schools may also use the data input form to assist in their data collection effort. To assist, schools may Request Site Plot Plan and download data input form.

Schools wishing to prepare their emergency plan should review the REF. 1242.4, Instructions for Preparing School Emergency Plans Using the Model Safe School Plan, Volume 2 - Emergency Procedures (*.pdf)

For assistance in preparing the Model Safe School Plan, Volume 1 – Prevention Programs or Volume 2 – Emergency Procedures, please contact your Local District Operations Coordinator. Other inquiries may be directed to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at (213) 241-3199.