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HomeEducation CodeCh. 30§ 24503 Claim Settlement Authority

§ 24503 Claim Settlement Authority

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§ 24503 Claim Settlement Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can settle claims (agree on a payment) before or after a lawsuit starts.
  • •The amount they agree to pay must be approved by someone the board chose for this job.
  • •This rule was updated in 2017 and started being used in 2018.

Example

You get into a car crash with a government vehicle, and the government owes you money for the damages.

The government board can decide to pay you a certain amount to settle the case, but the person in charge of approving payments must agree to it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 24503 Claim Settlement Authority

The board may compromise claims before or after commencement of suit or entry of judgment for an amount as may be approved by a person duly authorized by the board for that purpose. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 298, Sec. 14. (AB 1325) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardcompromise claimscommencement of suitentry of judgmentauthorized by the board

Related Statutes

  • § 24501 Third-Party Recovery Authority
  • § 24502 Board Legal Action Authority
  • § 24504 Subrogation Recovery Distribution
  • § 24505 Benefit Payment Lawsuit Deadline
  • § 24500 Third Party Benefit Recovery

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 24503.
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