Work Permits
All students under the age of 18 must obtain a work permit.
Work Permits may be obtained by visiting the Office of the Superintendent in the School Administration Building, 1 Gardners Neck Road.
Work Permit Required Documentation
Student must have obtained a job first. Permits are issued for a specific employer.
An Employment Permit Application/Promise of Employment form (see below) must be filled out for students aged 14 & 15. For 16 & 17 year olds, an Employment Permit Application/Promise of Employment form may be filled out but is not required.
Work permits are issued for employers in Massachusetts. If a student changes jobs, they need to obtain a new work permit. Contact a Rhode Island school district for information about obtaining a work permit for Rhode Island.
Students attending school outside of Swansea Public Schools, Diman or Bristol Aggie must present a formal letter of attendance from their school.
The student must be present to sign the work permit, and a copy must be on file with the Superintendent's Office, in order for it to be valid.
For questions, please call the Office of the Superintendent at 508-675-1195 or refer to the Mass.gov website for more information.
