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§ 11-805. Purpose of adult education and literacy services

MD Lab & Emp Code § 11-805 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

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