This bill amends the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Act to enhance the powers and duties of the State Apprenticeship and Training Council. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for the council's rules and regulations to be subject only to the approval of the Secretary of Labor and Industry, now allowing for additional oversight under a new section. The council is tasked with establishing apprenticeship standards, compiling relevant data, and maintaining communication with various agencies to improve training programs.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that outlines specific supervision ratios for apprentices based on the hazard level of occupations, which are determined by fatality rates. For high-hazard occupations, a maximum of three supervisors per apprentice is allowed, while medium and low-hazard occupations have lower ratios. The Department of Labor and Industry is required to review and publish hazard levels annually, ensuring that program sponsors are notified of any changes. The bill also abrogates a specific regulation in the Pennsylvania Code, streamlining the apprenticeship supervision process. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 410 (Mar 17, 2025): P.L.604, No.304
Printer's No. 0410: P.L.604, No.304