RCW 28B.10.842
Actions against regents, trustees, officers, employees, or agents of institutions of higher education or educational boards—Defense—Costs—Payment of obligations from liability account.
Whenever any action, claim, or proceeding is instituted against any regent, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of an institution of higher education or member of the governing body, officer, employee, or agent of an educational board arising out of the performance or failure of performance of duties for, or employment with such institution or educational board, the board of regents or board of trustees of the institution or governing body of the educational board may grant a request by such person that the attorney general be authorized to defend said claim, suit, or proceeding, and the costs of defense of such action shall be paid as provided in RCW 4.92.130. If a majority of the members of a board of regents or trustees or educational board is or would be personally affected by such findings and determination, or is otherwise unable to reach any decision on the matter, the attorney general is authorized to grant a request. When a request for defense has been authorized, then any obligation for payment arising from such action, claim, or proceedings shall be paid from the liability account, notwithstanding the nature of the claim, pursuant to the provisions of *RCW 4.92.130 through 4.92.170, as now or hereafter amended: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply unless the authorizing body has made a finding and determination by resolution that such regent, trustee, member of the educational board, officer, employee, or agent was acting in good faith.
[ 1999 c 163 § 7; 1975 c 40 § 4; 1972 ex.s. c 23 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 4.92.140 and 4.92.170 were repealed by 1989 c 419 § 18, effective July 1, 1989.
Effective date—1999 c 163: See note following RCW 4.92.130.
Liability coverage of university personnel and students: RCW 28B.20.250 through 28B.20.255.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally.
28B.10.017 - "Eligible student" defined.
28B.10.019 - Electronic signatures.
28B.10.020 - Acquisition of property by universities and The Evergreen State College.
28B.10.022 - Authority to enter into financing contracts—Notice.
28B.10.024 - Awards of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses.
28B.10.025 - Purchases of works of art—Procedure.
28B.10.0291 - Savings report—2012 c 230.
28B.10.030 - Display of United States flag.
28B.10.031 - Check cashing privileges.
28B.10.033 - Teacher preparation programs.
28B.10.034 - Central Washington University—Student teacher remote supervision.
28B.10.035 - Concurrent enrollment program accreditation.
28B.10.037 - Student expression in school-sponsored media.
28B.10.040 - Higher educational institutions to be nonsectarian.
28B.10.042 - Personal identifiers—Use of social security numbers prohibited.
28B.10.0421 - Personal identifiers—Funding.
28B.10.050 - Entrance requirements exceeding minimum requirements.
28B.10.057 - Academic credit for military training.
28B.10.100 - "Major line" defined.
28B.10.105 - Courses exclusive to the University of Washington.
28B.10.106 - Courses exclusive to Washington State University.
28B.10.115 - Major lines common to University of Washington and Washington State University.
28B.10.118 - Accelerated baccalaureate degree programs—Approval.
28B.10.140 - Teachers' training courses.
28B.10.145 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Professional development.
28B.10.147 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Campus climate assessment.
28B.10.149 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Program for students.
28B.10.151 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Reports.
28B.10.170 - College and university fees.
28B.10.280 - Student loans—Federal student aid programs.
28B.10.281 - Student loans—Certain activities may make student ineligible for aid.
28B.10.284 - Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act.
28B.10.287 - Postsecondary institution financial aid disbursement by third party.
28B.10.293 - Collection of debts—Conditions and limitations on institutions of higher education.
28B.10.294 - Collection of debts—Report.
28B.10.295 - Educational materials on abuses of, and illnesses consequent from, alcohol.
28B.10.335 - Validation of prior bond issues.
28B.10.354 - High-performance public buildings requirements.
28B.10.400 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Authorized.
28B.10.405 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Contributions by faculty and employees.
28B.10.409 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Membership while serving as state legislator.
28B.10.410 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on institution's contribution.
28B.10.425 - Additional pension for certain retired university faculty members or employees.
28B.10.430 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Minimum monthly benefit—Computation.
28B.10.480 - Tax deferred annuities for employees.
28B.10.500 - Removal of regents or trustees from universities and The Evergreen State College.
28B.10.510 - Attorney general as advisor.
28B.10.520 - Regents and trustees—Oaths.
28B.10.525 - Regents and trustees—Travel expenses.
28B.10.528 - Delegation of powers and duties by governing boards.
28B.10.550 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Authorized.
28B.10.555 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Powers.
28B.10.572 - Certain unlawful acts—Disciplinary authority exception.
28B.10.580 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Legislative findings—Purpose.
28B.10.582 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Definitions.
28B.10.590 - Course materials—Cost savings—Online course descriptions.
28B.10.592 - College textbook information—Publishers' duties.
28B.10.618 - Credit card marketing policies.
28B.10.631 - Bridge-funding programs—Establishment and administration.
28B.10.665 - Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized.
28B.10.679 - Washington mathematics placement test.
28B.10.680 - Precollege coursework—Findings—Intent.
28B.10.685 - Precollege coursework—Enrollment information—Report.
28B.10.690 - Graduation rate improvement—Findings.
28B.10.691 - Graduation rate improvement—Strategic plans—Adoption of strategies.
28B.10.693 - Graduation rate improvement—Student progression understandings.
28B.10.695 - Timely completion of degree and certificate programs—Adoption of policies.
28B.10.698 - Schools of medicine—Health equity curriculum.
28B.10.699 - Schools of medicine—Underrepresented students—Report.
28B.10.700 - Physical education in curriculum.
28B.10.703 - Programs for intercollegiate athletic competition—Authorized.
28B.10.708 - Graduation ceremonies—Tribal regalia.
28B.10.710 - Washington state or Pacific Northwest history in curriculum.
28B.10.730 - AIDS information—Four-year institutions.
28B.10.735 - Suicide prevention—Identification cards.
28B.10.776 - Budget calculation—Enrollment levels—Participation rate.
28B.10.778 - Budget calculation—New enrollments—Funding level—Inflation factor.
28B.10.780 - Budget calculation—Funding level.
28B.10.782 - Budget calculation—Increased enrollment target level—Availability of information.
28B.10.786 - Budget calculation—Student financial aid programs.
28B.10.825 - Institutional student loan fund for needy students.
28B.10.840 - Definitions for purposes of RCW 28B.10.840 through 28B.10.844.
28B.10.846 - Report of child abuse or neglect—Reporting responsibilities.
28B.10.878 - G. Robert Ross distinguished faculty award.
28B.10.890 - Collegiate license plate fund—Scholarships.
28B.10.900 - "Hazing" defined.
28B.10.901 - Hazing prohibited—Penalty.
28B.10.904 - Hazing—Code of conduct—Educational program.
28B.10.905 - Hazing—Prevention committee.
28B.10.906 - Hazing—Report of violations.
28B.10.907 - Hazing—Prevention education—Incident reporting.
28B.10.908 - Hazing—Social fraternity and sorority organizations.
28B.10.910 - Students with disabilities—Core services.
28B.10.912 - Students with disabilities—Core services described—Notice of nondiscrimination.
28B.10.914 - Students with disabilities—Accommodation.
28B.10.916 - Supplemental instructional materials for students with print access disability.
28B.10.918 - Disability history month—Activities.
28B.10.926 - Transfer of ownership of institution-owned vessel—Further requirements.
28B.10.930 - Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangements—Nonstate entity.
28B.10.980 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.