Sec. 304. Grants to eligible agencies
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The Secretary shall award grants to eligible agencies from allotments under section 303(b) to enable the eligible agencies to carry out subsection
(c)and award subgrants or contracts under section 305. Each eligible agency that desires to receive a grant under this title shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. An application submitted under paragraph
(1)shall contain the following: A description of the eligible agency's technology plan for the adult education system, including measurable goals to be achieved. A description of how the eligible agency will provide technical assistance and support to local programs. A description of how the eligible agency will use technology to expand adult education, literacy, and workplace skills services to more adults, including adults in rural areas. A description of the long-term goals and strategies for improved outcomes for adult learners. A description of the professional development activities to be undertaken in accordance with subsection (c)(2). A description of the performance benchmarks to be used to evaluate the activities supported under the grant, and how data will be collected. A description of how the eligible agency will ensure that grants or contracts to eligible providers are of sufficient size and scope to achieve the purposes of this title. An eligible agency that receives a grant under this title shall carry out the following: Implementing a statewide technology plan for the adult education system, including— providing professional development for adult education, literacy, and workplace skills service providers; providing access to curricula, instruction, and assessment for adult learners and eligible providers; supporting the development of curricula and assessment tools for adult education, literacy, and workplace skills service providers; and providing guidance and technical assistance to eligible providers. Supporting innovative pilot projects such as the use of assistive technology to deliver content to adult learners.