INTRODUCTION
Work-based learning moves students outside the confines and safety net of the school building and grounds. Many schools throughout Vermont offer or are in the process of developing work-based learning opportunities for students. While these experiences provide a rich source of instruction and are a valuable resource to educators, employers, and students, they also add additional legal concerns and responsibilities.
Standard 8. WBL activities are compliant with legal, health, and safety regulations.
Work-based learning moves students outside the confines and safety net of the school building and grounds. Many schools throughout Vermont offer or are in the process of developing work-based learning opportunities for students. While these experiences provide a rich source of instruction and are a valuable resource to educators, employers, and students, they also add additional legal concerns and responsibilities.
Standard 8. WBL activities are compliant with legal, health, and safety regulations.
- School districts are responsible for providing adequate insurance and other risk management policies related to WBL activities.
- Employers are responsible for providing safe, closely supervised work site learning environments.
- When long-term WBL activities meet the Department of Labor's criteria for employment, students will be paid.