§ 11-805
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§11–805.
The purpose of adult education and literacy services is to:
(1)assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self–sufficiency;
(2)assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain the education and skills necessary:
(i)to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and
(ii)to lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family;
(3)assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in the transition to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways; and
(4)assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners by:
(i)improving their English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills;
(ii)improving mathematics skills; and
(iii)acquiring an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship.