Tenth graders can earn credit for work experience and charter schools can run it
Students in grade 10, not only grades 11 and 12, earn credit for completing work experience education, and charter schools, county offices and state special schools gain the same powers as districts. Dual enrollment students may do work-based learning tied to college courses.
Who it affects
High school students, school districts, charter schools and county offices of education
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
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Official text
California SB 845: Pupil instruction: career technical education, career education, work-based learning, work experience education, and apprenticeships.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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