Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Texas Education Code - EDUC § 21.417. Resources, Including Liability Insurance, for Classroom Teachers

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) From funds appropriated or otherwise available for the purpose, the agency shall contract with a third party to provide the following services for a classroom teacher employed under a probationary, continuing, or term contract:

(1) assistance in understanding the teacher's rights, duties, and benefits;  and

(2) liability insurance to protect a teacher against liability to a third party based on conduct that the teacher allegedly engaged in during the course of the teacher's duties.

(b) A school district may not interfere with a classroom teacher's access to services provided under this section.

(c) A contract entered into by the agency to provide services under Subsection (a) must prohibit the entity with which the agency contracts from using funds received under the contract to engage in:

(1) conduct that a state agency using appropriated money is prohibited from engaging in under Chapter 556, Government Code;  and

(2) political activities or advocate for issues regarding public schools, including for boards of trustees of school districts or school districts.

(d) This section may not be interpreted to interfere with a classroom teacher's or other school district employee's exercise of a right protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Education Code - EDUC § 21.417. Resources, Including Liability Insurance, for Classroom Teachers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/education-code/educ-sect-21-417/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard