One of the (supposed) benefits provided by NEA and your State Association is job rights protection under the Kate Frank/DuShane Unified Legal Services Program (ULSP). The following is printed right off a state NEA affiliate's site:
The ULSP is a jointly sponsored NEA and state affiliate program that provides appropriate legal assistance to members who are subjected to discipline or discharge by their employer. But did you also know that NEA provides two other important benefits that may be available to members who are falsely accused?
Some cases involving very serious allegations can result in criminal charges being filed against you and may require you to retain a criminal defense attorney. If the charges arise in the course of your employment and you are fully exonerated or all the charges are dropped, then the NEA (approved )Educators Employment Liability (EEL) Program will reimburse you up to $35,000 for attorneys’ fees. (Note: If the criminal charges are limited to corporal punishment, there is reimbursement even if you are not exonerated.) JUST DON'T GET CAUGHT DISSENTING FROM THE CTA/NEA PARTY LINE OR YOU'LL STAND ALONE REGARDLESS.
Be sure to contact your state Association CTA, before retaining a criminal defense attorney. (THIS WAY THEY CAN CHECK YOU AGAINST A LIST OF KNOWN CTA DETRACTORS.) Your state Association may be able to recommend a reputable attorney who has experience with child abuse cases.
You also might be sued for damages by the alleged victim and/or the parents. Under the EEL Program, all NEA members are covered for claims up to $1 million in civil lawsuits against them for damages and attorneys’ fees arising out of their employment activities. The policy kicks in after any insurance available through the school district, and is subject to several exclusions.
Check with YOUR state Association (Of course! Those lying pricks!) for additional information about the scope of CTA coverage under the EEL Program.
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