Minor work hour rules — College and career and technical education program enrollees. (Effective July 1, 2026.)
RCW 49.12.490
in effect(1) The rules adopted under this chapter must allow a sixteen- or seventeen-year old minor to work the same number of hours and days during the school year as would be permitted during school vacations or holidays if: (a) The minor is enrolled in a bona fide college program; or (b) The minor is enrolled in a career and technical education program and the work is performed for an employer approved by the program. (2) For purposes of this section, "career and technical education program" refers to a work-based learning program approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction or the minor's school district, including but not limited to core plus programs.
(1) The rules adopted under this chapter must allow a sixteen- or seventeen-year old minor to work the same number of hours and days during the school year as would be permitted during school vacations or holidays if:
(a) The minor is enrolled in a bona fide college program; or
(b) The minor is enrolled in a career and technical education program and the work is performed for an employer approved by the program.
(2) For purposes of this section, "career and technical education program" refers to a work-based learning program approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction or the minor's school district, including but not limited to core plus programs.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.12&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026