Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-11.5

Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-11.5
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Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11.5-1 "Intermediary"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "intermediary" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18-1-3.5. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.300.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11.5-2 "School"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "school" means the following: (1) A school maintained by a school corporation. (2) A charter school. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.300.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11.5-3 "Work based learning program"

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "work based learning program" refers to: (1) an apprenticeship program (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.3); (2) a modern youth apprenticeship (as defined in IC 20-51.4-2-9.5); (3) a pre-apprenticeship program that meets the elements of a quality pre-apprenticeship program established by the United States Department of Labor; and (4) a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7). (b) The term does not include the following: (1) A virtual, remote, or online work based learning program in which the student performs activities primarily outside of an employer controlled physical worksite. (2) An activity that does not involve ongoing work responsibilities or recurring placement with an employer, such as a career awareness visit or field trip. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.300.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11.5-4 Agreement; worker's compensation insurance coverage

Sec. 4. (a) If an intermediary, an industry talent association, or a school connects a student with an employer to obtain work experience as part of a work based learning program, the intermediary, industry talent association, or school and the employer shall enter into a written agreement under which the employer assumes responsibility for obtaining worker's compensation insurance coverage for any student who performs services for the employer as part of the work based learning program. (b) An intermediary, an industry talent association, or a school may comply with subsection (a) by entering into an agreement with a third party employer of record. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.300.
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