Opponents said the changes would make it easier for employers to exploit children and longer hours could negatively affect schoolwork.
“Nearly 1 million searches have been performed for ‘How can I get a job as a teen.’ They want to work.
Democrats opposing the bill argued that current law allows students plenty of time to work and attend school.
Rep. Anna Eskamani questioned whether the measure was being proposed because the state's immigrant employment restrictions are making it more difficult to fill some jobs.
The Senate has a similar bill that doesn't go as far as the House.
Persons:
”, Linda Chaney, Anna Eskamani, “, ” Eskamani, Kathleen Passidomo, she's, ” Passidomo
Organizations:
—, Republican, House
Locations:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Florida