SB 786

Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

SB 786 allows school districts to use funds received under the Foundation School Program to reimburse private employers for providing paid internships to high school students in career and technology education programs. These internships must be coordinated through community-based organizations, with specific contractual provisions ensuring the promotion of public purposes and adherence to minimum wage laws.

Author (1)

Carol Alvarado

Contact the Author

Sen. Carol Alvarado

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0106

Capitol Office:

CAP 1E.9

E-Mail:

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