Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "private employer" means a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity with one (1) or more employees. The term does not include:
(1) the state;
(2) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13); or
(3) a state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32).