Work Permits are required for anyone under the age of sixteen (16) (except minors employed in planting, cultivating or harvesting of field crops or other non-hazardous agricultural employment).

The employer cannot allow the minor to perform any work until a permit has been received and approved by the Bureau of Labor Standards.  In order to apply for a Work Permit, the minor must be:

1. Enrolled in school;

2. Not habitually truant or under suspension; and

3. Passing a majority of courses during the current grading period

After being offered a job, the minor takes a birth record and Social Security card to the Superintendent's Office.  A parent or guardian must accompany the student to sign the Work Permit. The mailing address of the employer must be provided.  

The paperwork is sent to the Bureau of Labor Standards for approval.  The Permit will come back to the Superintendent's Office and we will call you to let you know the Permit is ready to be picked up.  It takes about a week to received the approved Work Permit back from the Bureau of Labor Standards.

The student cannot perform any work until the Permit has been approved by the Bureau of Labor Standards.