Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    IHAIA Policy Name Work Experience Opportunities Adoption January 5, 1993 Revised

Work experience programs shall be developed as part of a vocational education program.

Students in such programs may divide their time between instruction in school and specific training on a job.

The in-school schedule shall include, for most students, subjects/outcomes which are required for high school graduation, as well as those related to the area of employment.

Each program shall be planned cooperatively by work study coordinators and employers (or employer groups) and shall be in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations governing employment of students under age 18 and shall be subject to approval by the Board.

The particular program designed for each student shall be set forth in a written agreement approved by the student, his/her parents or guardian, the work study coordinator, and the employer. This shall stipulate the terms of employment and the provision for academic credit.

Students enrolled in the work study programs shall receive both pay and school credit for work experience. There may be an internship program whereby students receive training and experience as well as school credit without receiving pay.

The work study coordinator shall make such arrangements as necessary with employers for evaluating the student’s on-the-job performance and for keeping records of job attendance.

Legal Reference:  C.R.S. 8-40-202 (1)(a)(IV)

                           C.R.S. 8-40-302 (7) (refers to Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage)