Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 34-9-431 - Certification of work based learning employer; requirements(a) A work based learning employer that has been certified pursuant to this Code section may be eligible for a premium discount under such employer's workers' compensation insurance policy pursuant to Code Section 33-9-40.3.(b) The State Board of Education shall certify to the State Board of Workers' Compensation that a work based learning employer meets the following requirements:(1) Enters into a training agreement with one or more work based learning students, the student's parent or guardian, and the school's work based learning coordinator;(2) Develops, in conjunction with the school's work based learning coordinator, a detailed training plan for the work based learning student that focuses on development of technical skills and employability skills;(3) Assigns a mentor to the work based learning student and assists in monitoring the progress of such student;(4) Provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for the work based learning student;(5) Complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the employment of students; and(6) Complies with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education.Amended by 2017 Ga. Laws 275,§ 34, eff. 5/9/2017.Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 356,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2016.