Why 3/5: It creates new work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities for high school students, impacting their career readiness.
This bill expands opportunities for high school students aged 16 and older to participate in culinary arts and information technology apprenticeship programs. Students must be continuously enrolled in an accredited secondary school and participate in a work-training program administered by the Board of Education to qualify.
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Passed by for the day
Third reading
Read third time
Substitute adopted
committee substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed House with substitute (96-Y 1-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB10ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB10)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 99 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0099)