Student Working Permit

Work permits are REQUIRED for students ages 14-17 living within the Bellefonte Area School District.

Bellefonte Area School District is responsible for issuing work permits to all minors who reside in the district, including those who attend non-public schools, cyber charter schools or are participating in a home education program.

STEP 1:
Fill out the application:

Downloadable form:
Work Permit Application 

OR

Pick up application at:
Bellefonte Area School District
Central Office
318 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(Use the Linn Street side entrance-up the ramp)

Hours and contact information for Central Office:
September-May: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June-August: M-T 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Phone: (814) 355-4814 ext. 3001

STEP 2:
Bring the completed application along with one of the following valid forms of identification with you to the Central Office:

Valid form of id:

  • Birth Certificate

  • Baptismal Certificate

  • Passport

  • Driver's License

Please note, the student MUST be present to apply. A parent or guardian is not required to be there. However, a work permit will NOT be issued until the district has a signature of the parent or guardian on the application.

To learn more, see the FAQ below.

Additional Information

The administration office does not keep student records on hand and will need a physical form of identification. Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws require the district to have identification in person when the student applies.

FAQs

On Oct. 24, 2012, former Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law Act 151 making changes to Pennsylvania's existing child labor act. The Act, which took effect on Jan. 22, 2013, confers new powers and duties on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The roles and responsibilities of these state agencies, issuing officers, enforcement officers, employers, parents/guardians, and minors will change significantly as the result of this new law.

The following frequently asked questions are provided as a guide and brief summary of the major provisions of this new law. It is specifically directed toward school personnel, parents and/or guardians, minors and others directly involved in serving those individuals covered under the Pennsylvania Child Labor Act. Since the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has direct responsibility for enforcement regarding employers, they are encouraged to contact representatives of that department for additional guidance.

More information about Child Labor Laws can be found through these links:

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