Section 20-51.4-2-9.5 - "Modern youth apprenticeship""Modern youth apprenticeship" means a structured, work based learning program with an aligned, competency based education and training plan agreed to by the student, school, and employer, in which:
(1) the student: (A) is enrolled in an Indiana high school and pursuing a high school diploma; or(B) enrolled in the program before the student received a high school diploma and is completing the requirements of the program;(2) the student receives at least two (2) semesters of related academic instruction eligible for secondary academic credit;(3) the student works on the job at least six hundred fifty (650) hours over a time period not to exceed two (2) academic years (or the equivalent) from enrollment in the apprenticeship;(4) the student is paid for the work experience in the apprenticeship;(5) the student earns postsecondary credit as part of the apprenticeship; and(6) the apprenticeship culminates in an industry recognized credential.Added by P.L. 202-2023,SEC. 39, eff. 7/1/2023.