AN ACT CONCERNING HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.

SB 593 requires Connecticut's Department of Education to create a model policy for high school apprenticeship programs, based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. This policy would provide a framework for schools to establish structured apprenticeship opportunities for students. The bill directly affects high schools seeking to develop or expand work-based learning programs for students. It does not create new programs but sets a standard for how such programs should be designed and implemented. The legislation focuses on developing a model, not mandating specific school participation.