| School Board of Alachua County |
| Bylaws & Policies |
2424 - STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
The Board supports the concept that student participation in an internship program authorized by the High School to Business Career Enhancement Act serves as a positive educational experience. This program may lay the foundation for future employment opportunities. The Board appreciates the cooperation of local employers in providing opportunities at their local businesses for internship opportunities involving students. In order for high school student participation to occur, the following requirements must be met:
| A. | A student intern candidate must be in the ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade. | |
| B. | The student must have a minimum weighted grade point average of 2.0. | |
| C. | Internships must be consistent with the career goals of each student participant. | |
| D. | A student may participate in no more than one (1) internship per school year. |
Employment as a student intern is not employment for purposes of unemployment compensation.
The Superintendent shall develop and update administrative procedures as necessary to implement this policy.
F.S. 1003.496
Adopted 10/6/09