Work Permits

The Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) values the importance of students being able to work. Therefore, SBUSD issues Work Permits to students using state guidelines, as the safety and health of our students is our number one priority.

Students Wishing to Obtain a Work Permit
The student, after obtaining a promise of employment, shall obtain the work permit application (i.e. "Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for a Work Permit - Certificate of Age" (CDE Form B1-1)). SBUSD will issue Work Permits to students who meet eligibility requirements at the district level, including having and maintaining a minimum 2.0 grade point average; to learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit your students college & career center during the academic year. When issued a work permit, please check the expiration date, so that you can request a new one in a timely manner, as it may take up to 5 business days to receive a work permit.

Process for Requesting a Work Permit

When school is in session, students have two ways to submit their Work Permit Application:  

  1. Drop-Off at your School: Students can drop off their Work Permit Application (B1-1) at their school’s college & career center. Students will be notified by College and Career Center staff about when they can pick up their Work Permit.
  2. Mail directly to your School: Students can mail their Work Permit application to their school. Please address the envelope as: Attention: Work Permit Application, and use the address for your school site.
  • If you plan to work during the holiday breaks and you need a work permit, please submit your work permit application ahead of time so that you will be ready to work as soon as the break starts.

    During summer months, students have two ways to submit their Work Permit Application:
  1. Drop-Off at the District Office: Students can drop off their application to the District Office at the main desk.
  2. Mail directly to the District Office: Please address the envelope: Attention - Education Services Work Permit, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dates for 2025-2026 School Year: 

  • All Academic Year Issued Work Permits will expire in 1 year from the date they were issued.
  • The District Office will begin issuing work permits during the summer from June 11th, 2025 - August 15, 2025
  • Summer 2025 Issued Work Permits will expire on Monday, August 25th 2025.
  • After Summer 2025 School Sites will begin issuing work permits August 20, 2025 - June 10, 2026

Work Permit Application: SBUSD Work Permit Application B1-1 Form

2025 Work Permit Checklist

Students, along with the parent/guardian and employer will fill out the Work Permit application using “wet” original signatures; scanned documents will not be accepted. Please allow for 3-5 business days for the work permit to be issued.

Once the Work Permit Application (B1-1) form is approved:

Upon request, work permits can be mailed to the student via the US Postal Service. Students are encouraged to keep personal copies of all their work permit documents.
 

Resource: 

  • https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/knowyourrights/

 

Frequently Asked Questions