Certification of program; application
Sec. 5. (a) An institution of higher learning that seeks certification
for an internship program under this chapter shall submit an
application for certification to the department on a form prescribed
by the department.
(b) The department, in consultation with the department of
education, shall certify an internship program under this chapter if
the program:
(1) is operated or administered by an institution of higher
learning or a department, school, or program within an
institution of higher learning;
(2) integrates a particular curriculum or course of study offered
at the institution of higher learning with career internships
provided by employers;
(3) places students in career internships provided by employers;
(4) requires participating students to meet certain academic
standards established by rule by the department in consultation
with the department of education;
(5) requires employers to provide to participating students the:
(A) supervision; and
(B) payroll and personnel services;
that the employers provide to their regular part-time employees;
(6) is designed to provide an internship experience that enriches
and enhances the classroom experience of participating
students;
(7) requires employers to comply with all state and federal laws
pertaining to the workplace; and
(8) complies with any other requirement adopted by rule by the
department after consultation with the department of education.
As added by P.L.96-2004, SEC.24.
Last modified: May 27, 2006