Requires school districts to award students high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.
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Overview
This bill allows students aged 16-18 who complete a course at a county fire academy to receive high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education. To qualify, students must pass an examination to become a junior firefighter (or equivalent), and commit to volunteering at their local fire department for two years. The law aims to provide valuable skills and experience to young people while fulfilling graduation requirements. It takes effect immediately and applies to the first full school year following its passage.
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