(a) The program may include summer learning-aligned employment opportunities in order to provide learning-aligned employment positions for eligible students who may find it difficult to locate meaningful employment because of a rigorous academic program that does not allow them to work during the academic year or because they are required to participate in an intensive work experience that satisfies academic requirements.

(b) In addition to meeting the criteria specified in Section 69956, to be eligible to participate in a summer learning-aligned employment program opportunity, a student shall be enrolled at least half-time in summer courses required for completion of a degree or certificate, or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis for the following normal academic term.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 144, Sec. 43. (AB 132) Effective July 27, 2021.)