HOUSE BILL 1147

File Code: Workers' Compensation

Sponsored By:

Delegates W. Baker, Heller, Bozman, McClenahan, and Rudolph

Entitled:

Workers' Compensation - Students in Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences

Synopsis:

Specifying that a student in an unpaid work-based learning experience is a "covered employee" under workers' compensation statutes; allowing a county board of education to secure coverage for the student; and specifying that compensation for the student, if injured, shall be based on the federal minimum wage.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/26

First Reading House Rules

3/3

Re-referred Economic Matters

3/4

Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

3/17

Hearing cancelled

3/23

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Wheeler R. Baker, District 36

Delegate K. Bennett Bozman, District 38

Delegate Henry B. Heller, District 19

Delegate Charles A. McClenahan, District 38

Delegate David D. Rudolph, District 35B

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

EDUCATION, BOARDS OF

EDUCATION -see also- PUBLIC SCHOOLS; SPECIAL ED.; HIGHER ED.

STUDENTS

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- LEAVE; O.T.; SALARIES.

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Education

( 7-113 )

Labor and Employment

( 9-228 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered