MS HB1336

Establishes the "Mississippi Learn to Earn Act" to allow students in grades 9-12 to earn high school graduation credit through apprenticeships, internships, pre-apprenticeships, and alternative learning courses outside traditional classrooms.

Requires the State Board of Education to identify high-school-to-work apprenticeships and student internship programs eligible for exemptions from federal and state labor laws, and establish procedures for obtaining such exemptions.

Authorizes local school boards to adopt Extended Learning Opportunity policies that recognize alternative educational opportunities for elective course credit, with applications reviewed by both local boards and the State Department of Education.

Requires state licensing authorities to grant licenses to students who complete apprenticeships in licensed occupations if they meet competency requirements, with exam scores and fees capped at levels required for standard licensing processes.

Mandates annual reporting by the State Department of Education to legislative education committees on district progress in offering alternative courses, programs, and apprenticeships, beginning December 1, 2021.