FILE:  JGA

Cf:  IDFA

STUDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM

The LaSalle Parish School Board shall make available student accident insurance for purchase for students attending LaSalle Parish public schools.  An application form provided by the insurance carrier shall be sent home with students during the first week of school.  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.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INSURANCE COVERAGE

All students participating on any interscholastic athletic team, including varsity football, junior varsity football, junior high football, all basketball, baseball, track, swimming, any other competitive sport for boys or girls, and cheerleading squads, shall be required to purchase student accident insurance, or sign a form releasing the school and School Board from any and all liability for accidents or injuries to students.  The purchase of insurance or a release form signed by the parents must be presented to the school before the student shall be permitted to participate in any athletic activity.

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81

LaSalle Parish School Board