ID H0671

School districts are subject to liability for money damages from negligent or wrongful acts of employees within the course and scope of employment, and must provide legal defense to employees for employment-related claims in state or federal court.

School districts shall be responsible for paying judgments against employees for acts within the course and scope of employment and cannot seek contribution, indemnification, or reimbursement from employees unless a court finds the act was outside employment scope or involved malice or criminal intent.

The state department of education shall create a registry of education employee associations that provide liability insurance and legal representation, with associations submitting contact information by July 1 annually to be included for the ensuing school year.

School districts must provide all employees a physical copy of the "Education Employee Associations Providing Education Employee Liability Insurance and Legal Representation in Employment Rights List" on the first day of the school year, and employees must sign a form acknowledging receipt; disclosure forms must be retained for one year and be accessible to the public.

Providers must submit complete and accurate information (name, business mailing address, telephone number, and website) to school districts by June 30 to be included on the annual list; insurance must be underwritten by a licensed insurer with an A.M. Best rating of B+ or better.