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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.