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The State of Maine requires minors under 16 years of age to obtain a work permit before beginning a job. Students must get a new permit every time they start a new job until they turn 16, even if they work for their parents.
To apply for a work permit, the minor must be:
Enrolled in school
Not habitually truant or under suspension, and
Passing a majority of their courses during the current grading period.
Steps to obtain a work permit:
Have a job offer.
Complete the required form stating that you are a current student who attends regularly and is in good academic standing.
Complete the State of Maine Work Permit Application and return to the SPHS School Counseling Office.
(Application forms can be printed or obtained from the Counseling Office.)
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