FILE: EGB
STUDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM
The Vermilion Parish School Board shall make available student accident insurance for purchase for students attending Vermilion Parish public schools. The application form may be obtained from the school board’s website or will be sent home with the student upon request. The schools shall not be liable for any premium payment. Claim forms shall be furnished by the insurance carrier and copies shall be available in the school office.
The School Board does not assume liability for accidents to students who do not carry insurance nor does it assume liability for accidents to students who carry insurance beyond the policy coverage (this includes special football coverage).
RELEASE FORM FOR ATHLETES
All students engaging in interscholastic activities shall be required to fill out a form which releases the school or School Board from any liability for accidents or injury to students. This release form must be signed by parents/legal guardians before the student shall be permitted to participate in athletics.
LIABILITY FOR RENDERING HEALTH CARE
No person, who is an employee of the School Board, or his/her employer, who in good faith renders school health services and medical services which are required by state and/or federal law, rule or regulation, to be rendered to exceptional children participating in a special education or handicapped program, shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of an act or omission in rendering the care or services required. This also applies to any person appointed according to state and/or federal law to serve as a surrogate parent who in good faith performs functions required by his/her appointment.
This does not apply, however, to individuals who intentionally or by grossly negligent acts cause damages to a participant in any special education or handicapped program.
Adopted: February 18, 2016
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81
Board minutes, 11-5-01, 2-18-16
Vermilion Parish School Board