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The rules adopted under this chapter must allow a sixteen- or seventeen-year old minor to work the same number and frequency of hours during the school year as would be permitted during school vacations or holidays if:
The minor is enrolled in a bona fide college program; or
The minor is enrolled in a career and technical education program and the work is performed for an employer approved by the program.
For purposes of this section, "career and technical education program" refers to a work-based learning program approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction or the minor's school district, including but not limited to core plus programs.