Section R. 340.15 - Work-based learning experiencesRule 15.
(1) A "work-based learning experience" means a learning experience that is coordinated by a district through a training agreement with an employer providing a paid or unpaid educational experience relating to school instruction that may be offered as part of the pupil's schedule. This experience is not part of a work-based learning experience related to a state-approved career and technical education program under R 340.16. A pupil who participates in a paid or unpaid work-based learning experience may be counted in membership if all of the following are met:
(a) The pupil is enrolled in grades 9 to 12.(b) The experience is monitored by a designated certificated teacher.(c) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-based learning experience.(d) Federal and state regulations regarding the employment of minors shall be followed.(e) The work-based learning experience shall not generate more than ½ of the pupil's total full-time equivalency.(f) The employment of the pupil shall not exceed the maximum hours set by the district.(g) The district shall have a written training agreement in place by the pupil membership count date. The training agreement shall include all of the following: (i) Pupil's personal information including name, home address, telephone number(s), birth date, and emergency contact information.(ii) School's name, address, telephone number, and contact person.(iii) Employer's name, address, telephone number, and contact person.(iv) A list of employer, school, and pupil responsibilities.(v) Beginning and ending dates of the agreement.(vi) The daily hours to be worked that include beginning and ending times.(vii) Beginning rate of pay, if work-based learning experience is paid.(viii) Verification of appropriate safety instruction provided by the school district or the employer may also be included in the training plan defined in subrule (1)(h) of this rule.(ix) Verification that employer has worker's disability compensation and general liability insurance.(x) The signatures of the principal or his or her designee, certificated teacher or coordinator, pupil, parent or legal guardian, and training station supervisor (employer). If the training agreement and training plan are combined into 1 document, only 1 set of signatures is required.(xi) Statement of assurance signed by the employer that pupils will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.(xii) A district statement of assurance of compliance with federal laws relating to discrimination.(h) The district shall have a written training plan in place by the pupil membership count date. The training plan shall include all of the following:(i) Verification by the certificated teacher that the pupil's career or education goals as outlined in the pupil's education development plan relate to this placement.(ii) A list of performance elements or job skills that contribute to the pupil's progress toward a career objective. The performance elements or job skills shall be used to assess the pupil's progress.(iii) Identification of academic course(s) that generate credit towards a high school diploma in which the pupil is currently or previously enrolled that relates to and prepares the pupil for job placement.(iv) Signatures of the principal or his or her designee, certificated teacher or coordinator, pupil, parent or legal guardian, and training station supervisor (employer). If the training agreement and training plan are combined into 1 document, only 1 set of signatures is required.(i) The employer or coordinator shall maintain and verify records of the pupil's attendance throughout the duration of the training agreement.(j) A certificated teacher shall develop a regular visitation plan, after first visiting the employer to establish the training site, that includes at least 1 site visit every 9-week period.(2) In addition to the requirements for paid and unpaid work-based learning experiences for pupils, the following requirements apply to unpaid work-based learning experiences: (a) The training shall not be for more than a total of 45 hours per specific training experience.(b) The work experience shall occur during scheduled classroom time, unless an exception is documented. For exceptions, the training plan and agreement shall reflect the alternate hours and a certificated teacher shall be available to monitor this experience during the pupil's training hours.(3) A pupil receiving special education services may participate, as appropriate, in a work-based learning experience designed for general education pupils. The pupil shall meet all the requirements of this rule.(4) A state-approved career and technical education program work-based learning experience shall comply with R 340.16.(5) In addition to subrules (1) to (4) of this rule, a special education work-based learning experience shall comply with R 340.1733(i) related to instruction and worksite visitation by a district employed certificated teacher.(6) A work-based learning experience shall not include in-district placement unless either of the following applies: (a) It is a work-based learning experience related to a state-approved career and technical education program under R 340.16.(b) It is directly related to the postsecondary career and employment goals and objectives in the pupil's transition services plan developed for a pupil receiving special education services.Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.15
Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS