Vetoed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that extends work permit requirements to children that are homeschooled.

Highlights:

• Defines “employ” as to engage, permit, or allow one to work (Sec. 2).

• Defines “employer” as an individual, firm, or corporation that employs a minor, including a state or political subdivision, an agency or instrumentality of the state, and an agent of an employer (Sec. 2).

• Defines “issuing officer” as any of the following, including (Sec. 2):

• The chief administrator of a school district, intermediate school district, public school academy, or nonpublic school, or an individual authorized by the chief administrator in writing to act on their behalf; or

• For a minor being educated at home, their parents or legal guardian.

• Defines “minor” as an individual under the age of 18 (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes legal employment and protection of minor workers by issuing work permits (Sec. 2).

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