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Student Work Permits

Banning High School

Students at Banning High School who are currently employed or planning to begin a job must obtain an official Work Permit to comply with California labor laws. This page outlines everything you need to know about requesting, renewing, and maintaining a work permit.

Important Dates

  • All active work permits must be renewed on or before March 31, 2023.

  • Summer permits are issued late May through early June.

  • The school is closed for three weeks in July—plan ahead!

How to Apply for a Work Permit

Follow the steps below to request a new work permit:

  1. Obtain Form B1-1
    Pick up a Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit (Form B1-1) from the Administration Building front desk or download it from the California Department of Education.

  2. Complete the Application
    Be sure to fill out:

    • Full legal name, address, and student ID

    • Social Security Number

    • Employer information and job duties

    • Signatures from employer and parent/guardian

  3. Submit the Completed Form
    Turn in the signed form to the Assistant Principal's Secretary (AP Secretary)
    📞 (951) 922-0285 x290006

  4. Meet Eligibility Requirements
    To qualify for a permit, students must:

    • Maintain a 2.0 GPA (current 9-week term)

    • Have no more than 1 F in core classes

    • Demonstrate excellent attendance and citizenship

    • Follow all site behavior expectations

  5. Processing Time
    Permits take 3–5 business days to process. Students will be notified when ready for pick-up.

  6. Pick Up & Sign
    Students must sign the permit in blue or black ink (blue preferred) and deliver it to their employer.

Permit Renewal

To renew an existing permit:

  • Notify the AP Secretary after the end of the current grading period.

  • No new Form B1-1 is required for renewals with the same employer.

  • Pick up and sign the updated permit when notified.

If you are working for a new or second employer, a new Form B1-1 is required.

Work Hour Regulations

Ages 16–17

  • Up to 4 hours on school days, 8 hours on non-school days

  • Up to 48 hours per week

  • Work allowed between 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. (until 12:30 a.m. before non-school days)

Ages 14–15

  • Up to 3 hours on school days, 8 hours on non-school days

  • Up to 18 hours per week

  • Work allowed between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (until 9 p.m. in summer)

Students in approved Work Experience Education (WEE) programs may have different hour allowances.

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