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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 27Ch. 7Art. 3§ 49133 Minor Work Permit Requirements

§ 49133 Minor Work Permit Requirements

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§ 49133 Minor Work Permit Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids need a special permit to work, and the boss can't give it until they check some important papers.
  • •The school must prove the kid is old enough and going to school.
  • •A doctor must say the kid is healthy enough to do the job.
  • •The boss must promise in writing that there's a job waiting for the kid.

Example

A 14-year-old wants a part-time job at a grocery store.

Before the kid can start working, the store must get papers from the school showing the kid's age and that they're in school. The store also needs a note from a doctor saying the kid is healthy enough to work, and the store must write a letter saying they have a job for the kid.

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§ 49133 Minor Work Permit Requirements

No permit shall be issued until the issuing authority has received, examined, approved, and filed, the following papers duly executed: (a) The school record of the minor giving age, grade, and attendance for the current term signed by the principal or teacher. (b) Evidence of age, such as the school record of enrollment, or a certificate of birth, or a baptism certificate duly attested, or a passport, or affidavit of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor, such as shall convince the officer that the minor is of the age required by law. (c) The written statement from a prospective employer that work is waiting for the minor and describing the nature of the work. (d) A certificate signed by a physician appointed by the school board, or by other public medical officer, stating that the minor has been thoroughly examined by him, and, in his opinion, is physically fit to pursue the work specified. No fee shall be charged the minor for the physical certificate. This section shall be applicable only to minors subject to Section 49130. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 52165 English Instruction For Limited Proficiency Pupils
  • § 52161 English Learner Education Rights
  • § 52166 Teacher Qualifications For Bilingual Programs
  • § 52170 English Learner Education Plans
  • § 52172 Bilingual Teacher Certification Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 49133.
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