Gyeongnam Office of Education Strengthens 'Teacher Liability Insurance' to Protect Educational Activities

Gyeongnam Happy School Rights Dream Center Poster (Photo by Gyeongnam Office of Education)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] The Gyeongnam Provincial Office of Education announced on the 25th that it has expanded the coverage of teacher liability insurance to include 'school safety accidents' and extended the coverage to include 'instructors,' thereby further strengthening the protection of teachers' educational activities.

Until now, liability for damages was possible only for accidental incidents occurring during teachers' educational activities such as classes and student life guidance. Going forward, liability for damages related to school safety accidents will also be covered, which is expected to greatly assist teachers in the field in conducting stable educational activities. Compensation paid by teachers will also be covered.

The coverage previously included only teachers, contract teachers, and educational professionals, but from now on, contract teachers such as instructors, industry-academic concurrent professors, and honorary teachers will also be included, so all teachers responsible for regular educational activities at schools will benefit from liability insurance.

Along with strengthening teacher liability insurance, the Gyeongnam Office of Education plans to enhance active support measures to protect educational activities, including operating a rapid response team for teacher rights protection, running a teacher safety support system, opening a counseling center in the western region of the Gyeongnam Happiness Teacher Rights Dream Center, and providing long-term healing training for teachers.

Park Jong-hoon, Superintendent of Gyeongnam Education, said, "Teachers' educational activities must be respected and protected, and protecting teachers' rights is protecting our children's right to learn," adding, "We will continue to expand the coverage and limits of teacher liability insurance to ensure stable educational activities for teachers in the future."

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