This bill amends existing law to require that partners in school-to-apprenticeship linkage programs and apprenticeship programs consult and obtain approval from the United States Department of Labor before allowing secondary classroom experience to count as credit towards the classroom training requirements of registered apprenticeships. This requirement applies to both types of programs established under New Jersey law, specifically referencing sections 5 and 6 of P.L.1993, c.268.

The intent of the bill is to ensure that any agreements made regarding the recognition of secondary classroom experience as valid credit for apprenticeship training are compliant with federal regulations. The bill emphasizes the importance of federal oversight in these agreements while allowing for exceptions as dictated by state or federal law. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.