Governmental Tort Claims Act; clarifying definition of employee to include students actively participating in certain institution-sponsored activities or events; effective date.

Summary

The bill revises the definition of “employee” in the Governmental Tort Claims Act to include students who are actively involved in activities or events sponsored by a state institution. By doing so, injuries involving those students can be pursued as claims against the state or political subdivision. The change clarifies liability coverage and expands who may be considered an employee for claim purposes.

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