Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section CXIII-2513 - Insurance for School BusesA. LEAs have the authority to enter into and consummate contracts for insurance covering loss of life or personal injury of the children while being transported to and from school and school related activities.B. Insurance for District-Owned School Buses. All premiums for all insurance policies of public liability and property damage insurance applying to and covering school buses owned by LEAs shall be the obligation of and payable by, the board owning such buses.C. LEAs are not prevented from paying the premiums for public liability and property damage insurance covering and applying to privately owned buses used for transportation of students on behalf of the LEA.D. Insurance for Contracted Services. State law authorizes LEAs contracting for the use of privately owned school buses to procure contracts on a fleet or group basis for the owners who are insuring the vehicles.E. The amounts required or to be required during each year to make the premium payments may be withheld from compensation due the owners in equal monthly installments.F. Contracts must in compliance with state law.La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXIII-2513
Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 36:1480 (July 2010).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:159, R.S. 32:601, R.S. 32:604, and R.S. 45:162.