IV. P. Programs for Adult Literacy

The Office of Adult Literacy shall distribute on an annual basis to all interested parties a Request for Application (RFA) package to apply for state and/or federal funding for adult literacy programs. The application package shall contain guidelines, procedures and assurances required to operate adult literacy programs.

Adult literacy program funding is available for:

1) Adult Basic Education (ABE);
2) Institutionalized settings;
3) English literacy (ELP);
4) English literacy/civics education; and
5) Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

The Commissioner shall develop a process for objectively evaluating and awarding grants based upon merit. After completion of the evaluation process, the State Board shall approve the allocation of federal and state grant funds.

Each service delivery area with an Adult Literacy program shall have a local advisory committee for adult literacy services.

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Created: July 10, 2001
Revised: September 7, 2006

Approved