S.21-3.10: Working Experience for Students Act (LAW'd)

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Working experience, of some kind, is important for students' futures, but is a need all too neglected by too many institutions.
This bill would ensure that those who graduate higher education institutions have some kind of experience in work, or akin activities, thus giving them better livelihoods over the course of their adult lives.
I put in the provision relating to the disabled as I am not sure how they would fit in with this framework; my feelings on the matter are far from settled and I look forward to seeing how the chamber handles this, among other things.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I think I can tentatively get on board with this proposal with the following caveats:

First, I think it should be required that students should be given some class credit for this internship.

Second, they should have the option to be employed over the Summer term instead of the school year.

Feel free to introduce an amendment to this effect.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Working Experience for Students Act

Section I. Title
i. This bill may be known as the “Working Experience for Students Act” or "WESA Act" for short.

Section II. Substance
i. All accredited universities in the South shall require students to be in the state of being in an internship or job throughout their time studying.
ii. It is required that students be given some class credit for interns under this law.
iii. Institutions can make exceptions for those with disabilities from being impacted by this bill.
iiiv. A total of $20,000,000 is to be given to the relevant authorities in question to aid with enforcement of this law.

Proposed amendment. This is not by any means the limit of what changes I would do but this is in line with what two delegates have already requested.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

What do y'all feel about this idea: "Second, they should have the option to be employed over the Summer term instead of the school year."?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

What do y'all feel about this idea: "Second, they should have the option to be employed over the Summer term instead of the school year."?

I still think it is a good idea.

Also, the previous amendment is adopted.

Oh, I figured as much (you still thinking it was a good idea). I just was seeing what others thought.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Anyone have anything else to add?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Anyone have anything else to add?

I think once you add your amendment it will be ready to pass

I was waiting to give you a chance to write the amendment. But it's fine. An amendment will be written shortly.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Working Experience for Students Act

Section I. Title
i. This bill may be known as the “Working Experience for Students Act” or "WESA Act" for short.

Section II. Substance
i. All accredited universities in the South shall require students to be in the state of being in an internship or job throughout their time studying.
ii. It is required that students be given some class credit for interns under this law.
iii. Second, they should have the option to be employed over the Summer term instead of the school year.
iiiv. Institutions can make exceptions for those with disabilities from being impacted by this bill.
iv. A total of $20,000,000 is to be given to the relevant authorities in question to aid with enforcement of this law.

Proposed amendment.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I believe the amendment has been adopted.
Motion for a final vote.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Aye