Sec. 203. Amendments to subtitle B
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Section 221 is amended— in paragraph (1), by striking submission, and implementation of the State plan and inserting implementation, and monitoring of the relevant components of the State unified plan in section 112 or the State unified plan in section 113 . Section 222 is amended— in subsection (a)— in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking this subtitle and inserting section 211(b) ; in paragraph (1)— by striking 82.5 percent and inserting 80 percent ; by striking 10 percent and inserting not less than 10 percent ; and by striking of the 82.5 percent ; in paragraph (2), by striking 12.5 percent and inserting 15 percent ; and in paragraph (3), by striking $65,000 and inserting $75,000 ; and in subsection (b)(1), by striking equal to— and inserting that is not less than— .
Section 223 is amended by amending subsection
(a)to read as follows: Each eligible agency shall use funds made available under section 222(a)(2) and from other funds available to the State for such purposes, for the following adult education and literacy activities to develop or enhance the adult education system of the State or outlying area: The alignment of adult education and literacy activities with other core programs and one-stop partners, including eligible providers, to implement the strategy identified in the unified State plan under section 112 or the State unified plan under section 113, including the development of career pathways to provide access to employment and training services for individuals in adult education and literacy activities. The establishment or operation of high-quality professional development programs to improve the instruction provided pursuant to local activities required under section 231(b), including instruction incorporating the essential components of reading, writing, and numeracy instruction and instruction for English language learners as such components relate to adults, instruction related to the specific needs of adult learners, instruction provided by volunteers or by personnel of a State or outlying area, and dissemination of information about models and promising practices related to such programs. The provision of technical assistance to eligible providers of adult education and literacy activities, including technical assistance in— the development and dissemination of instructional and programmatic practices based on available evidence-based research, where appropriate, in reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, English language acquisition programs, distance education, and staff training; the role of eligible providers as a one-stop partner in providing access to employment, education, and training services; the use of technology, including for staff training, to eligible providers, especially the use of technology to improve system efficiencies; the development of content and models for career pathways, including integrated education and training, career bridge programs or instruction, and postsecondary transition activities; and the acquisition and implementation of technology tools, applications, and other resources that will— help in enhancing or redesigning adult education, literacy, and workplace skills curricula to improve technology literacy for adult learners; facilitate assessments for data analysis to enable individualized instruction; and be employed in professional development activities. The monitoring and evaluation of the quality of, and the improvement in, adult education and literacy activities and the dissemination of information about models and proven or promising practices within the State. The assessment of the quality of the adult education teacher workforce in the State, which shall include taking actions to improve that quality, including by establishing a requirement that all paid professionals have at least a bachelor’s degree and that volunteers be required to be supervised or supported by a paid professional with a bachelor’s degree, and through such actions as working in partnership with colleges and universities to improve the quality of adult education teacher preparation and increase access to high-quality preparation programs. The development of rigorous content standards and aligned assessments for their adult education programs that reflect accepted standards for college- and career-readiness that are aligned with the college- and career-ready standards the State develops and implements in compliance with section 14006(d)(4) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Each eligible agency may use funds made available under section 222(a)(2) for 1 or more of the following adult education and literacy activities: The support of State or regional networks of literacy resource centers. The development and implementation of technology applications, including online and on-air educational digital content, translation technology, or distance education, including professional development to support the use of instructional technology. The development and dissemination of curricula, including curricula incorporating the essential components of reading instruction as such components relate to adults. The dissemination of content and models for integrated education and training and career pathways, including the provision of technical assistance to eligible providers in the State administering such programs. The provision of assistance to eligible providers in developing and implementing programs that achieve the objectives of this title and in measuring the progress of those programs in achieving such objectives, including meeting the State adjusted levels of performance described in section 136(b)(3). The provision of assistance to eligible providers in the development of new data management systems required by the performance accountability system described in section 136(b). The development and implementation of a system to assist in the transition from adult education to postsecondary education, including linkages with postsecondary educational institutions or institutions of higher education. The integration of literacy and English language instruction with occupational skill training, including promoting linkages with employers. Activities to promote workplace adult education and literacy activities. Activities to promote and complement local outreach initiatives described in section 243(b)(3)(G). In cooperation with efforts funded under sections 242 and 243, development and piloting of— promising and proven assessment tools and strategies that— are based on evidence-based research, where available and appropriate; and identify the needs and capture the gains of students at all levels, with particular emphasis on— students at the lowest achievement level; students who are English language learners; and adults with learning disabilities; strategies for improving teacher quality and retention; assistance in converting evidence-based research into practice; and strategies in the use of technology, including online and on-air educational digital content to improve technology literacy for adult learners. The development and implementation of programs and services to meet the needs of adult learners with learning disabilities who are English language learners. Family literacy activities that promote adult education and help parents become their child’s first teacher. Support for recruitment and outreach for instructors, students, and employers. Other activities of statewide significance that promote the purpose of this title. Each eligible agency may reserve up to 10 percent of the funds made available under section (222)(a)(2) for grants to an entity that owns and operates a television public broadcast station, as defined in section 397(6) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 397(6) ) (including a partnership of such entities), in partnership with an eligible agency, State Board described in section 111, or institution of higher education to develop, disseminate, and provide online and on-air education and training services for adults, including: the development, training and use of innovative, high-quality tools, products, and educational digital content and services for— adult education and literacy, GED preparation, workforce training, and related outreach (including community and family) services; professional development; and English language education and services for non-English speakers; the development and implementation of technology applications, including online and on-air education digital content, translation technology, or distance education, including professional development to support the use of instructional technology; and developing and piloting strategies in the use of technology through online and on-air educational digital content, including to improve technology literacy for adult learners. . Section 224 is amended to read as follows: Each State desiring to receive funds under this title for any fiscal year shall submit and have approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor a State plan in accordance with section 112 or a State unified plan in accordance with section 113. . Section 225 is amended— in subsection (b)— in paragraph (1), by striking basic education and inserting adult education and literacy activities ; in paragraph (2), by striking education programs and inserting education, ; and by striking paragraphs
(3)and
(4)and inserting the following: secondary school credit; integrated education and training; career pathways; concurrent enrollment; postsecondary correctional education linked to employment; peer tutoring; and transition to re-entry initiatives and other post-release services with the goal of reducing recidivism. ; and by striking subsection
(d)and inserting the following: In addition to any report required under section 136, each eligible agency that receives assistance provided under this section shall annually prepare and submit to the Secretary a report on the progress, as described in section 136, of the eligible agency with respect to the programs and activities carried out under this section, including the rate of recidivism for the criminal offenders served. In this section: The term correctional institution means any— prison; jail; reformatory; work farm; detention center; or halfway house, community-based rehabilitation center, or any other similar institution designed for the confinement or rehabilitation of criminal offenders. The term criminal offender means any individual who is charged with or convicted of any criminal offense. .
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