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Committee approves adding students to Governmental Tort Claims Act for experiential learning
Summary
The committee passed House Bill 3037 to treat students performing course‑related activities under professor direction as 'employees' for the Governmental Tort Claims Act (limited to tort claims); discussion centered on scope, student athletes and whether it affects HR/payroll or benefits.
Oklahoma City — The House committee approved House Bill 3037, sponsored by Representative LePak, to add students acting under the direction of a professor to the definition of "employee" for the limited purpose of claims under the Governmental Tort Claims Act. LePak said the change is intended…
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