1. (a) As used in this section, "work based learning program" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-20.5-11.5-3 .

2. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program:

   1. (1) is entitled to compensation and benefits under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 ; and
   2. (2) may not recover any additional benefit otherwise payable as a result of being less than seventeen (17) years of age under the definition of a minor in IC 22-3-6-1 .

3. (c) The following apply if a student is unpaid for the services performed for an employer as part of a work based learning program:

   1. (1) The student is not entitled to the following compensation:

      1. (A) Temporary total disability compensation under IC 22-3-3-8 .
      2. (B) Temporary partial disability compensation under IC 22-3-3-9 .
   2. (2) In the case that death results from the injury, death benefits in a lump sum amount of one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000) shall be paid upon agreement or final award to any dependents of the student under IC 22-3-3-18 through IC 22-3-3-20 , or, if the student has no dependents, to the student's parents.

4. (d) Except for remedies available under IC 5-2-6.1 , recovery under this section is the exclusive right and remedy for:

   1. (1) a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program; and

   2. (2) the personal representatives, dependents, or next of kin, at common law or otherwise, of a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program;

      on account of personal injury or death by accident arising out of and in the course of employment as part of the work based learning program.

As added by P.L.51-2026, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.306.