Iowa States Senator Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) has crafted legislation that would allow 14yo children to work in retail, food service, cleaning, and kitchen settings. 15yos could also perform light assembly work with a waiver. Businesses employing children in certain programmes would be exempt from civil liability penalties.

https://iowastartingline.com/2023/01/31/bill-expands-iowa-child-labor-limits-teens-protection-if-hurt

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Bill Expands Iowa Child Labor, Limits Teens' Protection If Hurt - Iowa Starting Line

A new bill would allow young teenagers to work in hazardous conditions, while exempting businesses from liability for work-based learning programs.

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