SB196

Relating generally to liability insurance coverage for board of education

Introduced·1/14/26

West Virginia SB196 modifies the minimum insurance coverage for county boards of education.

West Virginia SB196 amends the minimum insurance coverage requirements for county boards of education. It specifies that boards must maintain a minimum of $1 million for each occurrence and $5 million for excess coverage for each occurrence. The insurance must be obtained from a company licensed in West Virginia. The bill also allows the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management to provide insurance and enter into necessary contracts to fulfill these requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 29

9:30 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

History

Jan 30

Senate

Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance

Jan 30

Senate

To Finance

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction