Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-11

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Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11-1 "Work based learning course"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "work based learning course" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-43-8-0.7. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38.5-1.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11-2 Contract or memorandum of understanding; employer liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage

Sec. 2. (a) The department shall maintain a: (1) contract with a company to provide; or (2) memorandum of understanding: (A) with a statewide entity that represents business interests in multiple industries; and (B) that provides that the entity agrees to facilitate the procurement of; adequate employer liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage for an employer described in section 3 of this chapter. (b) The total amount of funds that the department may expend to implement this section must be less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38.5-2.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11-3 Purchasing; costs

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to subsection (b), an employer that employs a student in a work based learning course may purchase employer liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage described in section 2 of this chapter for the student. (b) An employer is responsible for any costs associated with the purchase of employer liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage under this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38.5-3.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11-4 Requirements exception

Sec. 4. If the department is unable to maintain a contract or memorandum of understanding under section 2(a) of this chapter, the department is not required to maintain a contract with a company or a memorandum of understanding as provided under section 2 of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38.5-4.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11-5 Approval

Sec. 5. The employer liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage provided under this chapter must be approved by the department of insurance. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38.5-5.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11-5.5 Employer liability and worker's compensation insurance policies; requirements

Revisor's Note: P.L.145-2026 contained two different Indiana Code sections numbered SECTION 49. The following text is published from the SECTION 49 of P.L.145-2026 that added IC 20-20.5-11-5.5, effective July 1, 2026. Sec. 5.5. A policy to provide employer liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage under this chapter is subject to the requirements of IC 27-7-19. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.49.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11-6 Rules

Sec. 6. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38.5-6.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

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