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Work Permits

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

By federal law and State Ed. Code 49164: All students under age 18 must have a valid work permit to be employed (including vacations and summer break). Applications are available in the office. Permits are only issued to students with a 2.0 GPA or better and who meet attendance requirements. Work permits can be revoked if a student falls below a 2.0 GPA or establishes a negative attendance and/or discipline record.

PROCESS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

  1. Download the Work Permit Application or pick one up at the LHS Office
  2. Complete the "Minor's Information" and "School Information" sections
  3. Obtain Parent/Legal Guardian's signature
  4. Give the filled-out form to the employer to fill out the "Employer Information" section
  5. Submit your completed application to Mrs. Vadgama in the College and Career Center (Room 15). 
  6. Complete the Work Permit Quiz before you pick up your permit
  7. Please allow one business day for processing.

PROCESS DURING THE SUMMER

  1. Download the Work Permit Application or pick one up at the LHS Office
  2. Complete the "Minor's Information" and "School Information" sections
  3. Obtain Parent/Legal Guardian's signature
  4. Give the filled-out form to the employer to fill out the "Employer Information" section
  5. Submit your completed application to the District Office at 600 6th Street, Suite 400.
  6. Please allow one business day for processing.