Sec 15-384. Authorization for insurance coverage for students

A. The governing board of any school district, or the county school superintendent concerning accommodation schools, may provide or make available health benefits plan coverage for the school district. Such services may be secured only by either of the following methods:

1. Obtaining membership in nonprofit corporations pursuant to section 11-952.01 which shall defray the cost of the health and medical services and benefits.

2. Obtaining group, blanket or individual policies of health benefits plan insurance from insurers authorized to transact such business in this state.

B. The cost of membership in the nonprofit corporation or the health benefits plan insurance premiums may be paid by the school district, or by the county in the case of accommodation schools, or by the student or the student's parent or guardian, provided that no monies from the school district's maintenance and operation budget shall be used to pay for such membership or premiums.