(105 ILCS 5/2-3.115)
Sec. 2-3.115.
Tech Prep Programs.
(a) Programs of academic credit. The State Superintendent of
Education is encouraged
to
establish a program of academic credit for Tech Prep work based learning for
secondary school students with an
interest in
pursuing such career training. The program may be instituted by any school
district seeking to provide its secondary school students with an opportunity
to
participate in Tech Prep work based learning programs.
(b) Partnership for Careers grants. The State Board of Education may make
grants, subject to appropriations for such purpose, to school districts to be
used for Tech Prep Partnership for Careers programs. School districts must
submit joint applications for the grants along with one or more companies who
commit to (i) make off-campus, privately owned facilities available for the use
of the program, (ii) provide significant financial contributions to the program
in order to supplement State grants, and (iii) provide career opportunities for
students who successfully complete the program training. The State Board of
Education may use a portion of the funds appropriated for the program to
promote its availability and successes with school districts, businesses, and
communities.
(Source: P.A. 90-649, eff. 7-24-98.)
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