The Board of Education believes that attendance at school should occupy a student's full attention and should take precedence over nonschool-related employment.

If a student must work while attending school, s/he should receive counseling and assistance in seeking appropriate job opportunities and in correlating work schedules with school studies and activities.

If the student employment is part of the Work Based Learning opportunity provided by the Board, the Superintendent shall develop criteria under which such employment may result in earned credits by the participating students.

Whether the work experience is of necessity or elected as part of the Work Based Learning opportunity, the Superintendent shall prepare guidelines which will ensure that student employment complies with West Virginia laws.

West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510