Sec. 224. STATE PLAN

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## SEC. 224 STATE PLAN **[**[20 U.S.C. 9224](/us/usc/t20/s9224)**]** ###

(a)5-Year Plans ####

(1)In general Each eligible agency desiring a grant under this subtitle for any fiscal year shall submit to, or have on file with, the Secretary a 5-year State plan. ####

(2)Comprehensive plan or application The eligible agency may submit the State plan as part of a comprehensive plan or application for Federal education assistance. ###

(b)Plan Contents In developing the State plan, and any revisions to the State plan, the eligible agency shall include in the State plan or revisions— ####

(1)an objective assessment of the needs of individuals in the State or outlying area for adult education and literacy activities, including individuals most in need or hardest to serve; ####

(2)a description of the adult education and literacy activities that will be carried out with any funds received under this subtitle; ####

(3)a description of how the eligible agency will evaluate annually the effectiveness of the adult education and literacy activities based on the performance measures described in section 212; ####

(4)a description of the performance measures described in section 212 and how such performance measures will ensure the improvement of adult education and literacy activities in the State or outlying area; ####

(5)an assurance that the eligible agency will award not less than one grant under this subtitle to an eligible provider who offers flexible schedules and necessary support services (such as child care and transportation) to enable individuals, including individuals with disabilities, or individuals with other special needs, to participate in adult education and literacy activities, which eligible provider shall attempt to coordinate with support services that are not provided under this subtitle prior to using funds for adult education and literacy activities provided under this subtitle for support services; ####

(6)an assurance that the funds received under this subtitle will not be expended for any purpose other than for activities under this subtitle; ####

(7)a description of how the eligible agency will fund local activities in accordance with the considerations described in section 231(e); ####

(8)an assurance that the eligible agency will expend the funds under this subtitle only in a manner consistent with fiscal requirements in section 241; ####

(9)a description of the process that will be used for public participation and comment with respect to the State plan; ####

(10)a description of how the eligible agency will develop program strategies for populations that include, at a minimum— #####

(A)low-income students; #####

(B)individuals with disabilities; #####

(C)single parents and displaced homemakers; and #####

(D)individuals with multiple barriers to educational enhancement, including individuals with limited English proficiency; ####

(11)a description of how the adult education and literacy activities that will be carried out with any funds received under this subtitle will be integrated with other adult education, career development, and employment and training activities in the State or outlying area served by the eligible agency; and ####

(12)a description of the steps the eligible agency will take to ensure direct and equitable access, as required in section 231(c)(1). ###

(c)Plan Revisions When changes in conditions or other factors require substantial revisions to an approved State plan, the eligible agency shall submit the revisions to the State plan to the Secretary. ###

(d)Consultation The eligible agency shall— ####

(1)submit the State plan, and any revisions to the State plan, to the Governor of the State or outlying area for review and comment; and ####

(2)ensure that any comments by the Governor regarding the State plan, and any revision to the State plan, are submitted to the Secretary. ###

(e)Peer Review The Secretary shall establish a peer review process to make recommendations regarding the approval of State plans. ###

(f)Plan Approval A State plan submitted to the Secretary shall be approved by the Secretary unless the Secretary makes a written determination, within 90 days after receiving the plan, that the plan is inconsistent with the specific provisions of this subtitle. ###

(g)Transition The provisions of this section shall be subject to section 506(b).4 4Section 506(b) of Public Law 105–220 (112 Stat. 1246) is as follows: SEC. 506. TRANSITION PROVISIONS.

(a)* * *

(b)Adult Education and Literacy Programs.—

(1)In general.—The Secretary of Education shall take such actions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to provide for the transition from any authority under the Adult Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.) to any authority under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (as added by title II of this Act).

(2)Limitation.—The authority to take actions under paragraph

(1)shall apply until July 1, 2000.

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20 USC 9224
Pub. L. 105-220
112 Stat. 1246
20 USC 1201

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Sec. 224

STATE PLAN

Cite20 USC 9224

Pub. L.Pub. L. 105-220

Stat.112 Stat. 1246

Cite20 USC 1201

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