Fill and Sign the Student Tort Liability Insurance Bagwell College of Education Form

Georgia State University Tort Liability Insurance Information TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN TORT LIABILITY INSURANCE PRIOR TO ANY FIELD EXPERIENCE. This insurance covers expenses related to civil suits brought against education students for acts or omissions that occur during any type of field experience. Although no amount of vigilance or professionalism can prevent some accidents, lawsuits that incur expenses can be brought against a person, even if it is groundless. Students are required to provide proof of tort liability coverage at the beginning of each term of a field experience. If your coverage expires prior to you actually beginning the experience or during the experience; you will be required to submit proof again. That proof can be a photocopy of your membership card or a copy of the membership letter addressed to you, or if you have private coverage a photocopy of documentation showing length and type of coverage. *All documentation must include your name and indicate the period of coverage. Do not submit originals, they will not be returned. This insurance may be obtained by one of several ways: 1. By joining the Georgia State University chapter of the Student Georgia Association of Educators. Georgia Association of Educators 100 Crescent Centre Parkway Ste. 500 Tucker, GA 30084 (404) 289-5867 Expires August 31 of every year. Forms can be obtained on line at www.gae.org 2. By joining the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE). Professional Association of Georgia Educators P.O. Box 942270 Atlanta, GA 31141-2270 770-216-8555 or 1-800-334-6861 Expires one year from date of enrollment. Forms can also be obtained on line at www.pageinc.org 3. By joining any other professional organization that provides Tort Liability Insurance. 4. By private coverage.