California SB845 expands work-based learning opportunities for high school students.

California SB845 introduces provisions to enhance work-based learning opportunities for high school students. It allows local educational agencies to consider themselves employers for students participating in work-based learning activities. The bill also permits local educational agencies to provide workers' compensation and liability insurance for student apprentices. It mandates that all students participating in work-based learning activities receive the same statutory and regulatory safeguards as those in work experience programs.

California SB845 expands work-based learning opportunities for high school students.

California SB845 introduces provisions to enhance work-based learning opportunities for high school students. It allows local educational agencies to consider themselves employers for students participating in work-based learning activities. The bill also permits local educational agencies to provide workers' compensation and liability insurance for student apprentices. It mandates that all students participating in work-based learning activities receive the same statutory and regulatory safeguards as those in work experience programs.