H-2172.1

HOUSE BILL 2035

ByRepresentatives McClintock, Stonier, Couture, Schmidt, Waters, Ramos, Reed, Jacobsen, Callan, Cheney, Sandlin, Riccelli, Reeves, and Santos

AN ACT Relating to the restrictions on the working conditions and hours of sixteen- and seventeen-year olds meeting certain criteria; and adding a new section to chapter 49.12 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 49.12 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The rules adopted under this chapter must allow a sixteen- or seventeen-year old minor to work the same number and frequency of hours during the school year as would be permitted during school vacations or holidays if:

(a) The minor is enrolled in a bona fide college program; or

(b) The minor is enrolled in a career and technical education program and the work is performed for an employer approved by the program.

(2) For purposes of this section, "career and technical education program" refers to a work-based learning program approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction or the minor's school district, including but not limited to core plus programs.

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