Extends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates participating in work-based learning programs.

The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to extend workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates participating in work-based learning programs. This coverage applies to students or new graduates involved in programs sponsored by the Department of Education or the University of Hawaii, whether they are paid or unpaid. The coverage is limited to the summer following high school graduation and is the exclusive remedy for any work-related injuries.

Extends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates participating in work-based learning programs.

The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to extend workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates participating in work-based learning programs. This coverage applies to students or new graduates involved in programs sponsored by the Department of Education or the University of Hawaii, whether they are paid or unpaid. The coverage is limited to the summer following high school graduation and is the exclusive remedy for any work-related injuries.