Section 105 ILCS 5/2-3.115 - 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. P.A. 90-649, eff. 7/24/1998.