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

[reagente]

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.
iv. Institutions can make exceptions for those with disabilities from being impacted by this bill.
v. A total of $20,000,000 is to be given to the relevant authorities in question to aid with enforcement of this law.

Sponsor: Tim Turner

Sponsor is encourage to advocate for their bill

[reagente]

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.

[reagente]

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.

[reagente]

Anyone have anything else to add?

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

[reagente]

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

No objection.

[reagente]

Final Vote. 48 hours.

Aye

[reagente]

This bill now has enough votes to pass, delegates have 24 hours to change their vote.

[reagente]

This bill has passed with 4 votes in favor and one abstention and will be referred to the governor for signature.