Provide for educational credit for students volunteering in long term care, nursing home, home care, and child care settings
This bill allows high school students in grades 11 and 12 to earn elective credits toward graduation by working at long-term care, nursing home, home care, or child care facilities. Students can earn one credit for every 250 hours worked, with a maximum of two credits allowed. Schools must create application forms to verify work hours and may set specific conditions on the types of tasks students perform. The program applies to both public and private schools and takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 14, 2024
Last action Jan 31, 2025
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