Step-by-Step Work permit for homeschoolers in California (Created by Iris from untigering.com, and adapted slightly by Stephanie Hood and edited for grammar by Jamie Heston.) Students who get a job and are asked to obtain a Work Permit typically get one from their school. If your homeschooled child is enrolled in a public independent study (charter or district)or in a PSP, ask the school for a work permit. If you file a PSA (Private School Affidavit), read on. PSA homeschoolers may ask the local public school district for a Work Permit, but the public school may or may not issue one for students who aren’t enrolled. The district may also limit hours and require proof of good grades. Background info: ● https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/we/workpermitsorstudents.asp ● https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/we/wpfaq.asp Fill out the three CDE forms: ● CDE Form B1-8 - Statement of Intent for Self-Certification for Permit to Employ and Work ( pdf ) (This is a self-certification form for private school principals/admins who want to issue work permits.) ○ Parents should fill out the top of this form and read all this information since they are ultimately responsible for making sure what their child is doing is ethical/legal. Do not initial or sign as “Principal/Designated Administrator” since parents cannot sign for their own children! ○ Find someone who is willing to be your school’s “Administrator” and act as “Issuing Authority” for this work permit. This can be a homeschooling parent/friend, or any other non-family member willing to verify that your child is not being exploited and is complying with labor laws. ○ Give that person the completed form. Ask them to initial it and sign it as “Designated Administrator” and return it to you. ● CDE Form B1-1 - Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for a Work Permit - Certificate of Age ( pdf ) ○ Parent should complete the Minor’s Information, School Information, and Parent name and signature ○ Give the form to the employer to complete the employer info, and return the form to you. ○ Parent should fill out the “For authorized work permit issuer use ONLY section” (do not sign!) - provide work hours, proof of age evidence type, permit type (usually is General). ○ Give it to the non-parent Admin to review and sign as “Verifying Authority” ● CDE Form B1-4 - Permit to Employ and Work ( pdf ) ○ Parent should fill out form (don’t sign!) ○ Give it to the minor to sign ○ Give it to the non-parent Admin to verify and sign as “Issuing Authority” Additional Info: If you have already filed your PSA without this person listed as Administrator under your staff, it’s fine. Summary Chart here lists permissible hours and prohibited jobs. Keep copies of all 3 forms for your records and check with the Superintendent of your local school district to see if they require a copy as well. According to CDE, private schools should file copies with the high school district listed on the PSA, but not all want them. (Link to webinar with Iris, Angela, and Corinne: https://youtu.be/mSkXOY4h6s0 )

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