SB 927
Providing county boards of education option to obtain professional or other liability insurance coverage from other insurance carriers licensed in WV
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows county boards of education in West Virginia to obtain professional or other liability insurance coverage from licensed insurance carriers in the state, in addition to the coverage provided by the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management. It requires county boards to provide annual written notice of insurance coverage to all insureds, including teachers and school board members. The bill also establishes minimum coverage amounts and requires excess coverage to be purchased by the county boards of education.
Key provisions
- County boards of education can obtain liability insurance from licensed WV insurance carriers.
- The State Board of Risk and Insurance Management must provide basic liability insurance.
- County boards must provide annual written notice of insurance coverage to all insureds.
- Minimum coverage amounts are set at $1,250,000 per occurrence for the State Board and $5 million for excess coverage.
- Public charter schools authorized under specific WV code sections can also obtain insurance through this process.
- The bill applies to teachers, supervisors, administrators, service personnel, county superintendents, and school board members.
- Insurance policies must include comprehensive, personal injury, malpractice, corporal punishment, legal liability, and attorney’s fees coverage.
- County boards are responsible for paying for excess insurance coverage.
Who is affected
- County Boards of Education
- Teachers
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