Section 11-907 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle does not affect the provisions of law relating to the powers, duties, and authority of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Schools, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, or the Secretary of Higher Education.
Section 11-801 – “Adult Education” Defined
In this subtitle, “adult education” means academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level for individuals: (1) who are at least 16 years old; (2) who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in high school under State law; and (3) who: (i) are basic skills deficient; (ii) do not have a high school diploma or its recognized […]
Section 11-1301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Center” means the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation. (c) “Fund” means the Construction Education and Innovation Fund.
Section 11-802 – Established
(a) There is an Adult Education and Literacy Services Office in the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning of the Department. (b) The Adult Education and Literacy Services Office shall be the sole agency in the State responsible for administering and supervising policy and funding for adult education and literacy.
Section 11-1302 – Fund Established
(a) There is a Construction Education and Innovation Fund. (b) The Center shall administer the Fund. (c) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing revolving fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (2) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund. (d) The Fund consists of: […]
Section 11-803 – Regulations
The Adult Education and Literacy Services Office, with the approval of the Secretary, may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Section 11-804 – Responsibility for Development of State Plan for Adult Education and Literacy Services
The Department shall be responsible for the development of the components of the State plan required to be submitted under federal law to carry out adult education and literacy services.
Section 11-805 – Purpose of Adult Education and Literacy Services
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 […]
Section 11-806 – Grants for Adult Education and Literacy Services
(a) (1) The Adult Education and Literacy Services Office shall distribute competitive grants for adult education and literacy services in accordance with the State plan for services required under the authorizing federal law for adult education and literacy services. (2) The grants distributed under this section shall be based on need and performance. (3) Grants under this section may […]
Section 11-807 – National External Diploma Program
(a) In this section, “Program” means the National External Diploma Program adopted under regulations by the Secretary in consultation with the State Board of Education. (b) (1) The Department and the State Board of Education recognize demonstrated competencies in adults, whether or not those competencies were acquired in a formal school setting. (2) In response to its recognition of […]