New Program for Student Electrical Apprentices Signed into Law

By Tony DeSha

Monday, July 15, 2024

Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1572 into law on May 28th, 2024. This bill replaces the Electrical Student Intern Program with an Electrical Student Apprentice program. This new law is effective as of November 1, 2024.

Requirements for Electrical Student Apprentices

Must be at least 16 years old
Enrolled in high school and enrolled in a work-ready or similar program
Employed with an active licensed electrical contractor.

Click here to register as a Student Electrical Apprentice

What's the difference between Electrical Student Apprentices and Electrical Apprentices?

Student Electrical Apprentice

Must be at least 16 years old
Only allowed to work during the school year
Limited to 500 hours/per school year counted toward journeymen/contractor license requirement
Must be supervised by a licensed electrical journeyman or contractor
Must be employed by a licensed electrical contractor
One Student Electrical Apprentice is allowed per worksite
Must be enrolled in high school and enrolled in a work-ready or similar program
Exempt from Oklahoma's continuing education requirements

Electrical Apprentice

Must be at least 16 years old
Allowed to work year-round
Unlimited number of hours counted toward journeyman/contractor license
Must be supervised by a licensed electrical journeyman or contractor
Must be employed by a licensed electrical contractor
Unlimited per worksite as long as sufficient supervision is present as outlined by state law
Starting January 1, 2026, electrical apprentices must complete 3 hours of continuing education per year.

Last Modified on Jul 16, 2024