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. The insurance requirement
can be met by the school district offering insurance or other health benefits
that cover medical and hospital expenses (Education code Section 32221.5).
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: