CA AB1783

School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools must complete inspections of contents in pupil-accessible areas by January 1, 2020, in buildings located in higher seismicity areas (defined as .30g or greater ground motion) to assess compliance with nonstructural earthquake hazard guidelines.

Within 60 days of completing each inspection, schools must report a checklist of compliant and noncompliant contents to their governing board, prioritizing items that present immediate threats to pupil and personnel safety, along with recommended corrective actions.

School superintendents and administrators must annually certify to their governing board which recommended corrective actions have been completed, with certifications posted on the school's website.

The Department of Conservation must post instructions or a hyperlink on its website by February 1, 2017, explaining how to determine if a school building is located in an area of higher seismicity.

Implementation is contingent upon funding being provided in the annual Budget Act or another statute, with state reimbursement available for mandated costs as determined by the Commission on State Mandates.