Sec. 9.5. “Modern youth apprenticeship” means a structured, work based learning program with an aligned, competency based education and training plan agreed to by the student, school, and employer, in which:

(1) the student:

(A) is enrolled in an Indiana high school and pursuing a high school diploma; or

(B) enrolled in the program before the student received a high school diploma and is completing the requirements of the program;

(2) the student receives at least two (2) semesters of related academic instruction eligible for secondary academic credit;

(3) the student works on the job at least six hundred fifty (650) hours over a time period not to exceed two (2) academic years (or the equivalent) from enrollment in the apprenticeship;

(4) the student is paid for the work experience in the apprenticeship;

(5) the student earns postsecondary credit as part of the apprenticeship; and

(6) the apprenticeship culminates in an industry recognized credential.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.39.