The Training Assignments for Student Knowledge Act (TASK Act) would change federal labor law to exempt certain vocational students from being classified as employees. Specifically, the bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to state that students performing required tasks and services at postsecondary vocational institutions would not be considered employees under federal law. This exemption would apply to work that is required by the institution as part of obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential, such as certificates or degrees in skilled trades. The bill affects students at vocational and technical schools but would have broader implications for labor protections, since the exemption could remove minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections from these students' required work assignments. The legislation does not specify a funding amount or implementation timeline.
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