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HB 4030

Labor: youth employment; parent or legal guardian of a minor being educated at the minor's home; allow to issue a work permit for the minor. Amends sec. 2 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.102).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian BeGole and 17 co-sponsors

HB 4030: Labor - Youth Employment Work Permits OverviewBill Number: HB 4030 Title: Labor: youth employment; parent or legal guardian of a minor being educated at the minor's home;

bill electronically reproduced 01/28/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4030

HB 4030: Labor - Youth Employment Work Permits

Overview

Bill Number: HB 4030
Title: Labor: youth employment; parent or legal guardian of a minor being educated at the minor's home; allow to issue a work permit for the minor. Amends sec. 2 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.102).
Status: Bill electronically reproduced 01/28/2025
Introduced: March 07, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HB 4030 is to expand the ability of parents or legal guardians to issue work permits for minors who are being homeschooled or educated at home. This bill aims to provide more flexibility and autonomy for families choosing to educate their children outside of the traditional school system.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Youth Employment Standards Act to allow parents or legal guardians of homeschooled/home-educated minors to issue work permits for their children
  • Removes the requirement for these minors to obtain work permits from school officials or the local school district
  • Maintains existing restrictions on the types of work, hours, and working conditions for minors under the age of 18

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Homeschooled or home-educated minors under the age of 18 who wish to seek employment
  • Parents and legal guardians of these minors, who will have greater authority to facilitate their children's employment
  • Employers who hire homeschooled/home-educated youth, as the process for obtaining work permits will be streamlined

The bill is expected to provide more flexibility and autonomy for families choosing alternative education paths, while still preserving safeguards for the employment of minors.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 4030 was introduced in the state legislature on March 07, 2025 and is currently in the process of being electronically reproduced as of January 28, 2025. The bill will now proceed through the standard legislative review and voting process. If passed by both chambers and signed into law by the governor, the changes to the Youth Employment Standards Act would take effect immediately.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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