Establishes a work group to improve access to career opportunities for 16 and 17 year old students in career and technical education programs.

The bill directs the office of the superintendent of public instruction to convene a work group to assess and recommend changes to laws, rules, and policies that affect 16 and 17 year old students in career and technical education programs. The work group will identify barriers to training, certification, and employment, and assess age restrictions on work and training. The group will include representatives from various educational and professional organizations. The work group will submit initial and final reports with recommendations by December 1, 2025, and October 1, 2026, respectively.

Establishes a work group to improve access to career opportunities for 16 and 17 year old students in career and technical education programs.

The bill directs the office of the superintendent of public instruction to convene a work group to assess and recommend changes to laws, rules, and policies that affect 16 and 17 year old students in career and technical education programs. The work group will identify barriers to training, certification, and employment, and assess age restrictions on work and training. The group will include representatives from various educational and professional organizations. The work group will submit initial and final reports with recommendations by December 1, 2025, and October 1, 2026, respectively.