Fla. Considers Repeal of Child Labor Laws

Florida lawmakers are looking to roll back child labor laws as an effort to replace the void left by illegal migrant workers, The Hill reported Tuesday.

On Tuesday, a Florida Senate panel narrowly passed a proposal to stop regulations barring 16 to 17-year-olds from working jobs from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on school days. The proposal also would eliminate restrictions on teenagers working more than eight hours on a school day and more than 30 hours per week during the school year. Additionally, the proposal outlined that teens would no longer receive a 30-minute lunch period when they work eight-hour shifts.

Moreover, it would cut some restrictions for 14 and 15-year-olds who attend home school or are enrolled in a virtual setting.

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