Provides secondary classroom experience credit towards meeting requirements of classroom training portion of registered apprenticeship.

This bill (S 1006) requires schools and apprenticeship programs in New Jersey to get approval from the U.S. Department of Labor before counting high school classroom hours as credit toward the classroom portion of a registered apprenticeship. It applies to existing school-to-apprenticeship programs and standard apprenticeship programs, ensuring federal oversight for credit transfers. The law does not create new benefits but mandates a consultation step with the Department of Labor before such agreements are made. This change affects schools, employers, and apprenticeship programs collaborating on training pathways. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2024.