The bill proposes the establishment of a "workplace readiness week" to be observed annually in all public high schools, including charter schools, during a week in April. The purpose of this week is to provide students with information about their rights as workers. The curriculum for this week includes a range of topics such as local, state, and federal labor laws, worker safety, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, paid leave, the right to unionize, and prohibitions against employer retaliation. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the labor movement's historical role in securing these rights and benefits, and introduces students to state-approved apprenticeship programs as alternative career paths.
The bill also outlines specific requirements for students in grades eleven and twelve, integrating the observance into the regular school program and history-social science framework, with the possibility of special events after school hours. From August 1, 2025, minors seeking work permits will receive a document explaining basic labor rights. The Department of Labor and Training is tasked with creating a template for this document, which should be clear, concise, and available in multiple languages. Superintendents are required to notify high schools about the workplace readiness week and provide access to instructional materials. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.