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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols for All Students Act or the PREP for All Students Act of 2020</b></p> <p>This bill establishes the Council on Emergency Response Protocols. The council must, among other duties, provide guidelines for states, early child care and education settings, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education to use in developing and implementing emergency response protocols (e.g., gun violence response and prevention protocols, natural disaster preparedness procedures, and fire drills) that are inclusive and accessible.</p>]]></text>
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