Section 32221.5 Of Article 3. Insurance For Athletic Teams From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 19. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.
32221.5
. (a) A school district that elects to operate an
interscholastic athletic team or teams shall include the following
statement, printed in boldface type of prominent size, in offers of
insurance coverage that are sent to members of school athletic teams:
"Under state law, school districts are required to ensure that all
members of school athletic teams have accidental injury insurance
that covers medical and hospital expenses. This insurance requirement
can be met by the school district offering insurance or other health
benefits that cover medical and hospital expenses.
Some pupils may qualify to enroll in no-cost or low-cost local,
state, or federally sponsored health insurance programs. Information
about these programs may be obtained by calling ________ [Insert
toll-free telephone number]."
(b) The statement described in subdivision (a) shall also be
incorporated into any other letters or printed materials, in boldface
type of prominent size, that contain the name or logo, or both, of
the school district and are sent to members of school athletic teams
to inform them of the provisions of this article, or any other
applicable provision of state law, regarding the provision of
insurance protection.
(c) The statement described in subdivision (a) shall include the
toll-free telephone number or numbers for any of the following:
(1) The Healthy Families Program.
(2) Medi-Cal.
(3) Any other comparable toll-free telephone number for a no-cost
or low-cost local, state, or federally sponsored health insurance
program.
(d) All notices regarding insurance protection for members of
athletic teams that are sent to team members are required to be
translated pursuant to Section 48985.