Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Labor and Employment
Why This Matters
This bill expands the number of hours that teenagers aged 14 to 16 can work during the school year, allowing them to gain valuable work experience and earn money while still attending school.
If you are a teenager looking for a job, you could work more hours during the school year.
Who this affects
Teenagers aged 14 to 16
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows teenagers aged 14 to 16 to work more hours during the school year.
2Teenagers can work up to 24 hours a week while school is in session.
3They can start work no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and finish no later than 9:00 p.m.
4The bill changes rules about what counts as oppressive child labor for these hours.
5It aims to help teenagers gain work experience and earn money.
