Bill > HR5884

This bill, known as the Training Assignments for Student Knowledge (TASK) Act, amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify that certain tasks and services performed by students in postsecondary vocational institutions will not be considered employment. Specifically, the bill modifies the definition of "employee" to exclude individuals who perform tasks and services required by a postsecondary vocational institution as part of obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential. This means that students participating in mandatory training or practical assignments as part of their vocational education program would not be classified as employees and would therefore not be subject to standard employment regulations like minimum wage and overtime pay. The bill references definitions from the Higher Education Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to precisely define the types of institutions and credentials covered by this exemption, potentially providing more flexibility for vocational education programs and reducing administrative burdens for educational institutions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5884/all-info