The District permits students to participate in approved work-based learning (WBL) experiences. All WBL experiences must comply with applicable law, regulations, and guidance, particularly those applicable to the employment of minors, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, nondiscrimination, and unlawful harassment.

A WBL experience may be paid or unpaid.

The Superintendent will designate a WBL Coordinator. The WBL Coordinator or a CTE program teacher will determine whether a proposed WBL experience complies with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance and is consistent with the student’s educational objectives.

If the WBL Coordinator or CTE program teacher denies a student’s request for a WBL experience, the student may appeal the decision to the Superintendent or designee, whose decision is final.

If the WBL Coordinator or CTE program teacher determines during the course of the WBL experience that the experience or worksite no longer complies with the approved training plan, District Policy, or state or federal laws, regulations, or guidance, the WBL Coordinator or CTE program teacher will, in consultation with the Superintendent or designee, determine whether the WBL experience should continue.

Credit for a WBL experience will be consistent with Policy 5409 and the applicable student handbook.

Legal authority: Work-Based Learning Manual, Michigan Department of Education

Date adopted: 08/09/2021

Date revised: 07/17/2025