### Question
How does SPECIAL PROGRAMS define tech-prep education program?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 2394e*, **tech-prep education program** is defined as:

> a combined secondary and postsecondary program which—


(A) leads to an associate degree or 2-year certificate

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2394e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PROGRAMS > Part E-Tech-Prep Education**

