Yes, students are considered Federal employees for purposes of the FTCA. (28 U.S.C. 2671 et seq.) Claims for such damage must be filed pursuant to the procedures found in 29 CFR part 15, subpart D.
authority: Secs. 142, 144, 146, 147, 159, 189, 503, Pub. L. 113-128, 128 Stat. 1425 (Jul. 22, 2014)
source: 81 FR 56443, Aug. 19, 2016, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 20 CFR 686.900