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Navigating AI Integration in California Schools: Insights from the DOE Toolkit and CDE Initiatives
Posted by Scarlett Sadler
October 31, 2024

This toolkit implements recommendations from the DOE’s May 2023 report, Artificial Intelligence in the Future of Teaching and Learning, offering crucial guidance for the effective use of AI in educational settings. It addresses essential topics including; privacy, civil rights, accessibility, and strategies for planning AI integration.

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Ralph M. Brown Act: What Local Agencies Need to Know About Recent Amendments Before January 2025
Posted by Katie Mola in Legislation
November 06, 2024

Governor Newsom signed four bills in September amending the Ralph M. Brown Act, all of which become effective on January 1, 2025. The amendments provide notable updates to how local entities must conduct their meetings, and may require adjusted procedures for closed sessions, remote participation, and emergency notifications. Read more about these changes here.

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Workplace Violence Prevention (SB 553) Resources
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Risk Control, Risk Management
May 15, 2024

PRISM resources curated to assist our members as the July 1st effective date of SB 553 approaches. These resources are designed to provide support and guidance to help your agency comply with the regulation's requirements.

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Wavelength #3 - The Power of Pooling Illuminated through PWC
Posted by Max Larkin in Wavelength
October 22, 2024

In the third edition of Wavelength, The PRISM Actuarial Team compares the premium costs of members in the Primary Workers' Compensation (PWC) Program with what we estimate their cost to self-fund the layer would be. Read this blog to learn more! 

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Underwriting Collection of Applications

This is a summary of various applications and forms that PRISM Underwriting Department utilizes to collect critical information in support of Renewals, Payroll Audits, Additional Named Insureds and PWC OSIP.  You must be logged into the website and have the proper account permissions to access the applications. If you need assistance with access, please contact the Underwriting Department, underwriting@prismrisk.gov

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OES Accepting Cybersecurity Grant Proposals
Posted by John Nichols in Cyber Liability, Risk Control
August 06, 2024

The California Office of Emergency Services (OES) is now accepting cybersecurity grant proposals from state and local government entities, and tribal government groups. Read this blog to learn more about The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)

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OSHSB Approves Revised Indoor Heat Rule
Posted by John Nichols in Risk Control
June 27, 2024

June 20, 2024, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) approved its new “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” rule (CCR, Title 8, section 3396) for the second time.

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California Proposes Rolling Gate Requirements
Posted by John Nichols
June 18, 2024

Both the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) and the California legislature are considering new requirements to reduce rolling gate hazards.

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NEW Coverage Summary Report Available!
Posted by John Russell in General, PRISM Happenings
May 23, 2024

I am happy to share with you that you now have the ability to generate a report that summarizes the policy details and coverage that you have with PRISM!  

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Wavelength #2 - Eyres Law Group for Employment Practice and Labor Law Consulting Services on General Liability Loss Experience Study
Posted by Yi Li in Wavelength
April 09, 2024

In the second edition of Wavelength, PRISM Data Scientist Yi Li breaks down the findings of our Eyres Law Group for Employment Practice and Labor Law Consulting Services on General Liability Loss Experience Study. Read this blog to learn more! 

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