Section Ed 1114.21 - Emergency Planning and Preparedness(a) Each private provider of special education or other non-LEA program shall have written procedures for staff and children to follow in case of emergency. These procedures shall be developed with the assistance of state or local fire and safety personnel and shall include provisions for the evacuation of buildings and assignment of staff during emergencies.(b) At least quarterly each private provider of special education or other non-LEA program shall conduct emergency drills which shall include actual evacuation of children to safe areas. The program shall ensure that all personnel on all shifts are trained to perform assigned tasks during emergencies and ensure that all personnel on all shifts are familiar with the use of the fire-fighting equipment available at the program.(c) The following conditions shall apply to each such emergency drill: (1) A record of such emergency drills shall be maintained;(2) All persons in the building shall participate in emergency drills;(3) Emergency drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions to prepare children for evacuation in case of fire or other emergencies;(4) The program shall make provisions to ensure that all children with disabilities are evacuated safely; and(5) The program shall establish procedures to help children with disabilities understand the nature of such drills.(d) Each private provider of special education or other non-LEA program with residential components shall maintain an active safety program, including investigation of all accidents and recommendations for prevention.(e) Each private provider or other non-LEA program shall have written procedures for behavioral interventions that outline staff responsibilities with regard to procedures for personnel who are qualified and trained in behavioral crisis intervention response so that quick, organized responses can occur.N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1114.21
(see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ed 1100) #9197, eff 6-28-08
Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12141, Effective 3/24/2017, Expires 3/24/2027.