Virginia § 23.1-803 - First warning notification and emergency broadcast system required
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 23.1-803 — First warning notification and emergency broadcast system required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.1-803. First warning notification and emergency broadcast system required
A. The governing board 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.
B. Each public institution of higher education shall designate individuals authorized to activate the first warning notification and emergency broadcast system and provide such individuals with appropriate training for its use.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 23.1-803 cover?
Section 23.1-803 ("First warning notification and emergency broadcast system required") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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