Legal Risk
Fund members with School Liability coverage have access to resources, guidance, and training that helps mitigate the risk of costly lawsuits and reputational damage.
Legal Risk Overview
The best way to protect against expensive legal challenges resulting from employment practices, sexual harassment, special education issues, bullying, and Title IX is to put processes and training in place to mitigate the risk of lawsuits.
Fund members with School Liability coverage have access to a wide array of resources and training to minimize the potential for issues to develop into lawsuits that can strain budgets and harm an organization’s reputation.
Here’s How We Can Help
We work with members to find solutions to the legal challenges facing educational organizations in Texas. Our services include:
- Assessing current risks and recommending improvements
- Providing the latest guidance on best practices as they relate to legal liability issues
- Developing new procedures and processes to mitigate risk in the areas of Title IX compliance, cyberbullying and more
Liability
If the business of education moves from the classroom to the courtroom, we deliver expert legal support and litigation management services. We’re stronger together.
Legal Risk Training & Events
Keeping tabs on existing and emerging legal risks requires a strategic approach that features both expertise and education. The Fund’s specialized legal liability training gives members the knowledge and resources to help protect their organizations.
Get Access to Specialized Training
Our customizable training is offered at no additional cost to members with School Liability coverage and includes the topics like Title IX Coordinator Role, bullying, sexual harassment/assault, discrimination, and more.
Have Legal Risk Questions?
Members with Liability coverage can request training and support from Legal Liability Risk Consultant Charli Searcy at 800-482-7276, x1137 or charli.searcy@tasb.org.
Legal Risk Resources
Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Form
Complete and submit this fillable form to authorize the Fund to draft invoice payments from your organization's bank account.
Liability Claim Reporting Guide
Explains which information employers should collect before reporting a liability claim.
Legal Risk Insights
5 Benefits of Career and Technology Education Liability Coverage
Career and Technology Education Liability Coverage applies to students working in local or chain businesses as part of a CTE program. Here are five things to know.
How To Reduce the Risk of Inappropriate Employee-to-Student Relationships
Districts should develop and enforce policies that address inappropriate relationships and reduce the risk of potential liability.
How To Keep Sexual Harassment Out of Your Schools
Courts can hold districts responsible for failing to respond appropriately to sexual harassment complaints. Here are six tips for reducing your liability risk.
Fund Coverage 101: Intro to Liability Claims
School districts and community colleges can face a variety of legal challenges. The TASB Risk Management Fund has claims professionals who are committed to helping Fund members navigate the intricacies of both general and professional liability claims.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about the TASB Risk Management Fund Legal Risk Solutions and Services, we’d love to hear from you.
Find a Consultant
Legal Liability Risk Consultant
Members with Liability coverage can request support from Charli Searcy at 800-482-7276, x1137 or charli.searcy@tasb.org.