Adult Education WORKS Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success Act (Adult Education WORKS Act), aims to strengthen adult education programs by amending the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It focuses on improving workforce development activities, particularly by clarifying the role of college and career navigators and expanding definitions related to digital literacy and foundational skill needs. The bill also seeks to enhance the quality of adult education programs through increased funding and support for professional development and family literacy initiatives.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘college and career navigator’ with expanded responsibilities for career guidance and support.
- Clarifies definitions of ‘digital literacy skills,’ ‘information literacy skills,’ and ‘foundational skill needs.’
- Expands the role of State workforce development boards to include adult education providers.
- Increases funding for adult education and family literacy programs through appropriations.
- Promotes the employment of college and career navigators in local adult education programs.
- Modifies the requirements for matching funds to eligible providers.
- Establishes a common reporting system for participant records.
- Supports the development of model programs for preparing highly effective adult educators.
Who is affected
- Adult education and literacy program participants
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