House Bill No. 2210 aims to enhance youth apprenticeship programs in Oklahoma by amending existing legislation related to career and technology education. The bill modifies the age range for participation in these programs to include youth aged sixteen to twenty-five, and specifies that high school students may begin their apprenticeships in the eleventh grade. It establishes the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education as the overseeing body responsible for implementing the program, which includes the appointment of apprenticeship coordinators to facilitate connections between school districts, employers, and industry consortia. Additionally, the bill introduces the concept of workplace mentors who will provide direct supervision and support to apprentices.

The legislation also mandates the Secretary of Education to oversee the approved high school apprenticeship programs and requires annual reporting to the Legislature on various metrics, including enrollment and completion rates. To support these initiatives, the bill appropriates $2 million from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to fund the program's implementation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes provisions for emergency enactment to ensure immediate implementation upon passage.