FL S0308

Requires employers to obtain a preauthorization certificate from the Division of Regulation before employing a child performer, including project details, employer information, and child's educational needs.

Establishes strict working hour limitations varying by age: infants 15 days to 7 months may work maximum 20 minutes per day; children 6-9 years may work 4 hours when school is in session; children 9-16 years may work 5 hours when school is in session; children 16-18 years may work 6 hours when school is in session.

Requires employers to deposit at least 15 percent of a child performer's gross earnings into a trust account for contracts valued at $1,000 or more, with the child unable to access funds until age 18 or legal emancipation.

Mandates certified teachers be present for child performers during school hours (one teacher per 10 children when school is in session) and requires criminal history checks for all teachers, trainers, and technicians.

Prohibits sexually exploitative material involving child performers, requires safe dressing rooms segregated by gender and age, provides safety protocols for hazardous conditions, and establishes procedures for child performers to file wage claims through the Department of Economic Opportunity.