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.
Affects: Teenagers aged 14 to 16 who want to work while in school.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill allows teenagers aged 14 to 16 to work more hours during the school year. 2. Teenagers can work up to 24 hours a week while school is in session. 3. They can start work no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and finish no later than 9:00 p.m. 4. The bill changes rules about what counts as oppressive child labor for these hours. 5. It aims to help teenagers gain work experience and earn money.
Who is affected?
Teenagers aged 14 to 16 who want to work while in school.