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 contact their risk solutions consultant for information about training and support.
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.
School Security Toolkit
Access resources on topics such as creating a district police department, complying with state mandates, and navigating coverage questions.
Ask These Law Enforcement Personnel Coverage Questions Before an Incident Happens
Schools should understand their coverage, memorandums of understanding, and board policies as they relate to law enforcement personnel.
Legal Risk Insights
Fund Coverage 101: Intro to Liability Claims
Our claim professionals help Fund members navigate the intricacies of general and professional liability claims.
Spring Cleaning Checklist for a Safer Summer
Cleaning up and clearing out in preparation for summer break can introduce new risks like heavy lifting, slipping hazards, and crowded workspaces.
Before You Bounce: What you Need to Know about Inflatables
Remember that inflatables are considered “amusement rides” by the state of Texas and are licensed and inspected as amusement rides.
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.