AB 643 – Requires Schools And School Districts To Provide Notice To Apprenticeship Programs Within Their County Of A Career Or College Fair

This bill establishes notice requirements for school districts and schools hosting career or college fairs. The bill requires that a school or school district planning to host a career or college fair provide notice to the apprenticeship programs within the schools’ or school district’s county. The bill defines “career fair” as an event where multiple private businesses, government agencies, university representatives, or career technical school representatives are invited by to present career options or career technical education options for pupils. The bill defines “college fair” as an event where multiple college or university representatives are invited to present college options to pupils. The bill applies to public schools, charter schools, and alternative schools. The notice must identify the date and location of the fair and must be delivered by first class mail or electronic mail prior to the date of the fair.

(AB 643 adds Section 3074.2 to the Labor Code.)