Adult Education - Basic Grants to States
Department Of Education, Office Of Career, Technical, And Adult Education
To fund local programs of adult education and literacy services, including workplace literacy services, family literacy services, and English literacy and integrated English literacy-civics education programs. Participation in these programs is limited to adults and out-of-school youths aged 16 and older who do not have a high school diploma or equivalent and who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in a secondary school under State law. See 29 U.S.C. 3271.
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Helps adults and out-of-school youths improve their reading, writing, and English skills. Provides funding for local education programs focused on literacy and workplace training.
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- semi-annual
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- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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