Introduced
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To require school districts to give 11th and 12th grade students credit toward state graduation requirements for spending at least four hours per week getting work experience or in an internship. The credit would equal that granted for taking one “traditional course.” Students would be excused from one hour of instructional time for each day they work or intern.
Referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)
To require school districts to give 9th through 12th grade students credit toward state graduation requirements for spending at least four hours per week getting work experience or in an internship. The credit would equal that granted for taking one “traditional course.” Students would be excused from one class period of instructional time for each day they work or intern. This would not apply to students who are struggling in school as defined in the bill, and would be subject to various specified conditions.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To require school districts to give 9th through 12th grade students credit toward state graduation requirements for spending at least four hours per week getting work experience or in an internship. The credit would equal that granted for taking one “traditional course.” Students would be excused from one class period of instructional time for each day they work or intern. This would not apply to students who are struggling in school as defined in the bill, and would be subject to various specified conditions.
