RCW 49.12.490: Minor work hour rules—College and career and technical education program enrollees.

(1) The rules adopted under this chapter must allow a sixteen- or seventeen-year old minor to work the same number of hours and days during the school year as would be permitted during school vacations or holidays if:

(a) The minor is enrolled in a bona fide college program; or

(b) The minor is enrolled in a career and technical education program and the work is performed for an employer approved by the program.

(2) For purposes of this section, "career and technical education program" refers to a work-based learning program approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction or the minor's school district, including but not limited to core plus programs.