A department is interested in hosting a 16 year old high school student who would like to visit and do some unpaid work at MSU this summer. Is it possible to do an OVA with someone of this age?
A parent or guardian would need to sign the OVA on behalf of the minor. For youth on campus guidance, Office of the Compliance and Risk Management oversees the policies and procedures that would need to be followed. Under the Minor Protection Policy, the summer visit would be treated just the same as a student who was coming to campus to work on a science fair project or similar project. The adults involved will need to complete the required background checks and training under the policy. Click here to locate additional information about these requirements.