101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2019 and 2020
HB2868

Introduced , by Rep. Sue Scherer

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
105 ILCS 5/2-3.176 new

Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to develop a work-based learning database to help facilitate relationships between school districts and businesses and expand work-based learning in this State; defines "work-based learning". Effective immediately.
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A BILL FOR

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1 AN ACT concerning education.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section
52-3.176 as follows:
6 (105 ILCS 5/2-3.176 new)
7 Sec. 2-3.176. Work-based learning database.
8 (a) In this Section, "work-based learning" means an
9educational strategy that provides students with real-life
10work experiences in which they can apply academic and technical
11skills and develop their employability.
12 (b) The State Board must develop a work-based learning
13database to help facilitate relationships between school
14districts and businesses and expand work-based learning in this
15State.
16 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
17becoming law.