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This bill amends The Governmental Tort Claims Act, which provides a legal framework for claims against the state or its political subdivisions, by clarifying the definition of "employee." Specifically, it expands the definition to include students enrolled in Oklahoma's public higher education system who are actively participating in institution-sponsored academic activities or events, provided they are under the direct supervision of faculty or staff and their participation is a required part of their coursework or program. This change aims to ensure that students engaged in these required, supervised activities are treated as employees for the purposes of the Act, potentially affecting how liability is handled in cases of injury or loss during such participation. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3037&Session=2600