N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:19-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 6A:19-4.1 - Requirements of structured learning experiences

(a) Each district board of education shall offer all high school students opportunities to explore career interests through participation in structured learning experiences linked to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

(b) Students participating in structured learning experiences shall be a minimum of 16 years of age, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 12:58-1, Child labor, and N.J.A.C. 12:56-18, Wage and Hour, with the following exceptions:

1. Students of any age shall be permitted to participate in job-shadowing structured learning experiences, which do not include hands-on activities; and

2. Students who are a minimum of 14 years of age shall be permitted to participate in a Work Experience Career Exploration Program (WECEP) pursuant to 29 CFR Part 570.35a.

(c) District boards of education shall maintain appropriate records for the structured learning experience, and may destroy such records once the student reaches the age of 21, pursuant to 34:2-21.1 2, Child labor.

(d) Transportation of the student to and from the structured learning experience site shall be the responsibility of the student, unless otherwise required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.

(e) District boards of education shall develop structured learning experiences in compliance with all Federal and State statutes, regulations, and hazardous orders. All Federal and State statutes, regulations, and hazardous orders can be found in the New Jersey Structured Learning Experience Manual.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:19-4.1

Administrative Change, 48 N.J.R. 1802(a).