Student Work Authorization
Students under age 18 who are hired for a job may need a Parent/School Authorization form completed and approved before they begin working. The form confirms that the student’s parent/guardian, employer, and school approve the student’s work schedule.
Which Form Do I Need?
- Parent/School Authorization Form – Use this form if you will be working during the school year. This form requires approval from the student, parent/guardian, employer, and school.
- Parent Authorization for Summer Work Form – Use this form if you are hired to work only during summer break. School approval is not required for summer-only employment.
How to Get Your Work Authorization Approved
- Have your employer complete their section first.
- Complete the remaining sections and signatures. The student, parent/guardian, and employer must sign the form before it is submitted to the school. All pages of the authorization form must be included.
- Turn the completed form in to the MHS Career Center for school approval.
- Allow 24–48 hours for approval. Students are responsible for picking up their approved authorization form from the Career Center.
Special Variance Requests for 16- and 17-Year-Old Students
The Parent/School Authorization Form includes an optional School Week Special Variance Authorization for 16- and 17-year-old students in non-agricultural employment who are requesting approval to work beyond the standard school-week hours.
Special variance requests cannot be approved by the MHS Career Center. They must be submitted to Darby Vigus, Director of Career & Technical Education, for review and approval.
- Email: vigusd@monroe.wednet.edu
- In person: Bring the completed form to the Monroe School District Administration Office.
Important Information
Parent/School Authorization forms expire each year on September 30 and must be renewed annually.
A parent/guardian or school may revoke authorization at any time by notifying the other parties. A Parent/School Authorization form is not required for minors who have been emancipated by court order.