Work Permit Procedure

All students between the ages of 14 and 17 are required by Pennsylvania School Law to secure a work permit. Students, who have reached 18, by state law, do not need working papers. (Exceptions to this regulation are 17 year old students who have graduated or have officially withdrawn from school.)

Work Permits are available at the public high school of the district in which the student resides. It is only valid for employment within the State of Pennsylvania. Southeast Delco School District contact information:

Academy Park High School – Main Office (610) 522-4330 ext. 6230 or 6231

Out Of State Employment— any student seeking employment in another State, must secure a Work Permit from the school district in which the employer is located.

The Application Process:

 •The Application for Work Permit [PDE-4565 (1/13)] will be filled out by the issuing officer, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, upon inspection of acceptable evidence as proof of the minor’s age (only applies if the student does not attend a Southeast Delco School District school).  Acceptable evidence of age includes birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, driver’s license or school ID as long as the form of identification lists the date of birth.

 •The application must include the signature of the parent/guardian before a work permit can be issued.

            NOTE: Grandparent or sibling signature is not valid – unless proof of legal guardianship is provided.

The Work Permit Process:

 •The issuing officer will complete Work Permit [PDE 4566 (1/13)] based on the information recorded on the Application for Work Permit. 

 •The issuing officer must witness the minor’s signature at “Signature of Minor”. 

 •The minor will be instructed that they are to keep the blue permit in their possession until their 18th birthday. The permit is transferable to any PA employer. It may be shown to the employer to be photocopied but must be returned to the student. (These instructions are on the reverse side of the blue permit.)