Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.

Contracts

• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): You must execute a specific MOU with the partnering School District/Institution of Higher Education. Do not rely on standard vendor contracts.
• Indemnification Clauses: Your legal counsel must insert language requiring the School District to indemnify your business for student negligence.
• Termination Rights: Contracts must explicitly allow for the immediate removal of a student from the worksite for safety violations without academic due process delays.

Hiring/Training

• Supervision: You must designate and train staff to supervise minors. These supervisors may need to meet specific credentialing standards defined by the THECB if acting as instructors.
• Safety Training: Students must complete site-specific safety training (e.g., OSHA 10/30 equivalent) *before* handling equipment. This training must be documented internally.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Hours Logs: You are required to track student hours precisely, as these metrics determine school funding (ADA) and student credit completion.
• Competency Evaluations: Supervisors must complete academic evaluation forms verifying the student has mastered specific technical skills.

Fees & Costs

• Insurance Premiums: Expect potential increases in General Liability and Workers' Compensation premiums. You must verify coverage for unpaid minors or "student learners" on premises.
• Operational Costs: Costs are internal (staff time for supervision, PPE for students); there are no new statutory fees levied by the state.