2021 House Bill 4063

Revise minor “work permit” law for homeschoolers

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2021

Introduced by Rep. John Reilly (R-46)

To revise a law that requires a school-aged minor to get a work permit from a school district official in order to get a job (with a number of exceptions). The bill would establish that home-schooled students may get their parent or guardian to issue the required permit.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 4, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 20, 2021

Passed in the House 98 to 10 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

June 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 1, 2021

Passed in the Senate 27 to 9 (details)

To revise a law that requires a school-aged minor to get a work permit from a school district official in order to get a job (with a number of exceptions). The bill would establish that home-schooled students may get their parent or guardian to issue the required permit.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Sept. 16, 2021

Received in the House

Sept. 21, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Education