Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.16

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024

Section R. 340.16 - Work-based learning experiences; state-approved career and

Rule 16.

(1) A "work-based learning experience related to a state-approved career and technical education program" means a learning experience related to a state-approved career and technical education program that is coordinated by a district through a training agreement with an employer providing an educational experience relating to school instruction that may be offered as part of the pupil's schedule. A state-approved career and technical education program is a secondary career and technical education program that is approved by the department for the purposes of determining eligibility to receive added cost funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.16 61a.

(2) A pupil who participates in a paid work-based learning experience related to a state-approved career and technical education program (capstone) may generate added cost funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.16 61a and may be counted in membership if all of the following are met:

(a) The pupil is enrolled in a state-approved career and technical education program in grades 11 and 12.

(b) The experience is monitored by a vocationally certificated teacher or vocationally certificated coordinator employed by the school district.

(c) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-based learning experience.

(d) The work-based learning experience shall not generate more than &frac12 of the pupil's total full-time equivalency, not to exceed .5.

(e) The employment of the pupil shall not exceed the maximum hours set by the district.

(f) The pupil has successfully completed at least 6 of the 12 segments of the state-approved career and technical education program.

(g) The pupil shall attend at least 1 40-minute session per week taught by a vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator in either of the following:

(i) The related state-approved career and technical education classroom.

(ii) A district-approved educational course, with academic objectives, related to the pupil's career and educational goals.

(h) The pupil is employed not less than an average of 10 hours per week during the effective time of the training agreement.

(i) The district shall have a written training agreement pursuant to subrule (6) of this rule.

(j) The district shall have a written training plan pursuant to subrule (7) of this rule.

(k) The district shall comply with subrules (8), (9), (10), and (11) of this rule.

(3) A pupil who participates in an unpaid work-based learning experience related to a state-approved career and technical education program may generate added cost funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1661a and may be counted in membership if all of the following are met:

(a) The pupil is enrolled in a state-approved career and technical education program in grades 11 and 12.

(b) The experience is monitored by a vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator employed by the school district.

(c) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-based learning experience.

(d) The training shall not be more than a total of 45 hours per specific training experience.

(e) 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 vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator shall be available to monitor this experience during the pupil's training hours.

(f) The district shall have a written training agreement pursuant to subrule (6) of this rule.

(g) The district shall have a written training plan pursuant to subrule (7) of this rule.

(h) The district shall comply with subrules (8), (9), (10), and (11) of this rule.

(4) A pupil who participates in an in-district unpaid work-based learning experience related to a state-approved career and technical education program may generate added cost funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1661a and may be counted in membership if all of the following are met:

(a) The pupil is enrolled in a state-approved career and technical education program in grades 11 and 12.

(b) A list of state-recognized career and technical education programs eligible for in-district placement shall be established by the department.

(c) The work-based learning experience shall not generate more than &frac12 of the pupil's total full-time equivalency, not to exceed .5.

(d) The experience is monitored by a vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator employed by the school district.

(e) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-based learning experience.

(f) The training shall not be for more than a total of 45 hours per specific training experience.

(g) The district shall have an in-district placement agreement by the pupil membership count date. The in-district placement 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) Beginning and ending dates of the placement.

(iii) The daily hours to be worked that include beginning and ending times.

(iv) A list of school and pupil responsibilities.

(v) Verification of appropriate safety instruction provided by the school district.

(vi) The signatures of the principal or his or her designee, vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator, pupil, and parent or legal guardian.

(vii) The program serial number of the related state-approved career and technical education program.

(h) The district shall have a training plan pursuant to subrule (7) of this rule.

(i) The district shall comply with subrules (8), (9), (10), and (11) of this rule.

(5) An unpaid state-approved career and technical education less-than-class-size program provides an opportunity to pupils who, because of unique circumstances, do not have a program available through a regular state-approved career and technical education program. A pupil who participates in an unpaid work-based learning experience that is a less-than-class-size program may generate added cost funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1661a and may be counted in membership if all of the following are met:

(a) The pupil is enrolled in grades 11 and 12.

(b) Notification of the program is received by the department on the Friday after the pupil count date.

(c) The experience is monitored by a vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator employed by the school district.

(d) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-based learning experience.

(e) The program shall be established for a time period as defined in the program standards for the career and technical education program (i.e., a minimum of either 7,200 minutes or 14,400 minutes).

(f) Instruction for pupils shall be provided by approved less-than-class-size vocationally annually-authorized personnel under the jurisdiction of the employer.

(g) The program shall have not more than 4 pupils per vocationally annually-authorized personnel per instructional site in the same time period.

(h) The district shall have a written training agreement pursuant to subrule (6) of this rule.

(i) The district shall have a written training plan pursuant to subrule (7) of this rule.

(j) The district shall comply with subrules (8), (9), (10), and (11) of this rule.

(6) 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:

(a) Pupil's personal information including name, home address, telephone number(s), birth date, and emergency contact information.

(b) School's name, address, telephone number and contact person.

(c) Employer's name, address, telephone number and contact person.

(d) A list of employer, school, and pupil responsibilities.

(e) Beginning and ending dates of the agreement.

(f) The daily hours to be worked that include beginning and ending times.

(g) Beginning rate of pay, if paid work-based learning experience.

(h) Verification of appropriate safety instruction provided by the school district or the employer may also be included in the training plan.

(i) Verification that employer has worker's disability compensation and general liability insurance.

(j) The signatures of the principal or his or her designee, vocationally 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.

(k) 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.

(l) A district statement of assurance of compliance with federal laws relating to discrimination.

(7) 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:

(a) Verification by the vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator that the pupil's career or educational goals as outlined in the pupil's education development plan relate to this placement.

(b) A list of performance elements established by the department that contribute to the pupil's progress toward a career objective. The performance elements shall be used to assess the pupil's progress.

(b) Signatures of the principal or his or her designee, vocationally 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, then only 1 set of signatures is required.

(8) The employer or vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator shall maintain and verify records of the pupil's attendance throughout the duration of the training agreement or in-district placement agreement.

(9) A vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator 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.

(10) Federal and state regulations regarding the employment of minors shall be followed.

(11) A pupil receiving special education services may participate, as appropriate, in a work-based learning experience in a state-approved career and technical education program designed for pupils attending state-approved career and technical education programs. The pupil shall meet all the requirements of this rule.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.16

Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS