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This bill establishes the State Office of Apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation, serving as the sole state apprenticeship agency. This office will promote registered apprenticeship programs as a workforce development tool, set standards for these programs, and resolve disputes between parties involved in an apprenticeship agreement. The bill also defines key terms such as "apprentice," "apprenticeable occupation," and "apprenticeship program," all of which must comply with federal regulations outlined in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), specifically sections 29.1 to 29.14, as of January 1, 2026. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation is tasked with creating rules for the administration of this Act, covering areas like program registration, agreement contents, compliance monitoring, and dispute resolution, all in alignment with federal guidelines. The Act will take effect once the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship formally recognizes the newly established state agency.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26689