15-384. Authorization for insurance coverage
for students
A. The governing board of any school district, or the county school superintendent
concerning accommodation schools, may provide or make available health benefits plan
coverage for the school district. Such services may be secured only by either of the
following methods:
1. Obtaining membership in nonprofit corporations pursuant to section 11-952.01
which shall defray the cost of the health and medical services and benefits.
2. Obtaining group, blanket or individual policies of health benefits plan
insurance from insurers authorized to transact such business in this state.
B. The cost of membership in the nonprofit corporation or the health benefits plan
insurance premiums may be paid by the school district, or by the county in the case of
accommodation schools, or by the student or the student's parent or guardian, provided
that no monies from the school district's maintenance and operation budget shall be used
to pay for such membership or premiums.
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