,i #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cfig ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,december #aa1 #bjac,mr4 ,hinojosa introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,adult ,education and ,economic ,growth ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is the following3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,,title ,i--,adult ,education and ,workforce ,investment ,systems,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajb4 ,purpose4,sec4 #ajc4 ,state workforce investment boards4,sec4 #ajd4 ,state plan4,sec4 #aje4 ,local workforce investment boards4,sec4 #ajf4 ,local plan4,sec4 #ajg4 ,use of funds for youth activities4,sec4 #ajh4 ,use of funds for employment and training activities4,sec4 #aji4 ,performance accountability system4,sec4 #aaj4 ,national programs4,sec4 #aaa4 ,administration4,sec4 #aab4 ,transition provisions4,sec4 #aac4 ,table of contents4,,title ,,ii--,adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills,sec4 #bja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjc4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #bjd4 ,reservation of funds2 grants to eligible agencies2 allotments4,sec4 #bje4 ,performance accountability system4,sec4 #bjf4 ,state distribution of funds2 matching requirement4,sec4 #bjg4 ,state leadership activities4,sec4 #bjh4 ,state plan4,sec4 #bji4 ,programs for corrections education and other institutionalized individuals4,sec4 #baj4 ,grants and contracts for eligible providers4,sec4 #baa4 ,local application4,sec4 #bab4 ,administrative provisions4,sec4 #bac4 ,national ,center ,for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills4,sec4 #bad4 ,national leadership activities4,sec4 #bae4 ,integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs4,,title ,,iii--#bast ,century ,technology and ,skills for ,adult ,learners,sec4 #cja4 ,purposes4,sec4 #cjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cjc4 ,reservation of funds and allotments4,sec4 #cjd4 ,grants to eligible agencies4,sec4 #cje4 ,subgrants and contracts to eligible providers4,sec4 #cjf4 ,national ,adult ,learning and ,technology ,clearinghouse4,sec4 #cjg4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,iv--,research in adult education,sec4 #dja4 ,research in adult education4,,title ,v--,employer incentives,sec4 #eja4 ,credit for employer educational assistance programs4 ,i ,adult ,education and ,workforce ,investment ,systems #aja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,title header ,the title header for title ,i of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,i ,adult education and workforce investment systems 4 7b7 ,terms ,section #aja of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ed7 ,career pathway ,the term career pathway means a system of educational and social services connecting education1 training1 and support services1 including adult basic skills1 ,english language instruction1 ,general ,educational ,development test preparation1 and noncredit and for-credit industry-recognized credential and degree programs1 to enable youth and adults to advance over time to successively higher levels of education and employment in a given industry1 industry sector1 or occupational cluster1 that-- 7,a7 aligns adult education1 postsecondary education1 and occupational skills training to create a pathway to attaining a recognized postsecondary credential that will qualify an individual for career advancement in projected employment opportunities identified in the ,state plan under section #aab7;b77#d77;,a72 7,b7 includes advising and career navigation to support the development of individual education and career plans2 and 7,c7 leads to a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent 7for individuals who have not completed secondary school7 or to a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#ee7 ,integrated education and training ,the term integrated education and training means education that1 at the same time1 combines adult education services and occupational skills training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster leading to a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#ef7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential means a postsecondary degree from an institution of higher education described in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 a credential for completion of a registered apprenticeship program1 or another industry-recognized credential 7such as an industry certificate1 or a license in an in-demand industry71 if the recipient of the grant or contract involved determines that the program leading to the credential is of high quality4 7#eg7 ,registered apprenticeship program ,the term registered apprenticeship program means an industry occupational skills training program at the postsecondary level that combines technical and theoretical training through structured on-the-job learning with related instruction 7in classrooms or through distance learning7 while an individual is employed1 working under the direction of qualified personnel or a mentor1 and earning incremental wage increases aligned to enhanced job proficiency1 resulting in the acquisition of a nationally recognized and portable certificate1 under a plan approved by the ,office of ,apprenticeship or a ,state agency recognized by the ,department of ,labor4 7#eh7 ,sequential education and training ,the term sequential education and training means adult education services that may occur prior to occupational skills training or postsecondary education and are appropriate for adults who need services offered1 one after another1 in a progressive fashion4 7#ei7 ,workplace skills ,the term workplace skills means the combination of basic skills1 critical thinking skills1 and self management skills with competency in utilizing resources1 using information1 working with others1 understanding systems1 and working with technology1 and other skills necessary for success in the workplace4 4 #ajb4 ,purpose 7a7 ,subtitle header ,the subtitle header for subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhaa et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,state and ,local ,adult ,education and ,workforce ,investment ,systems 4 7b7 ,purpose ,section #ajf of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhaa7 is amended by striking workforce investment systems and inserting adult education and workforce investment systems4 #ajc4 ,state workforce investment boards ,section #aaa of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c77vi77,i71 by inserting 7particularly the lead ,state agency officials with responsibility for the programs and activities that are described in section #aba7;b77#a77;,b77iii77 after #aba7;b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system4 #ajd4 ,state plan ,section #aab of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system2 and 7,b7 by inserting and aligns with the ,state plan described in section #bbd before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting academic levels and before job skills2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,state2 and inserting ,state1 including education1 training1 and registered apprenticeship programs and their relationship to the employment opportunities1 academic levels1 skills1 and economic development needs described in this paragraph2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 the integrated education and training and sequential education and training activities that will be integrated and aligned with workforce investment activities and services under this title1 and the ,state's efforts to promote greater integration and alignment of adult education and workforce investment activities and services under this title2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77x71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 1 including processes for data collection and reporting regarding performance on the core indicators described in section #bab2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 a description of any integrated data systems used to track performance outcomes over time for the participants in the programs and activities described in subparagraph 7,a72 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking businesses and representatives of labor organizations and inserting businesses1 representatives of labor organizations1 and representatives of education and training providers 7including adult education providers1 institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 and training providers72 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#ag7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv71 by adding 1 and including individuals receiving services under title ,,ii after disabilities2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ah77;,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 a strategy for coordinating services1 including guidance1 counseling1 mentoring1 and other supports1 to populations in need of such services1 through public and private partnerships1 and for creating transition strategies with such elements as dual enrollment1 curricular articulation1 and high intensity instruction2 and 7#bj7 an assurance that every region1 as designated by the ,state under section #aaf7;c71 in the ,state has at least #a adult education program that offers more than #a option for earning a credential with value in the local market to students who do not yet have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and who are unlikely to earn such a diploma or equivalent in the short-term1 which option may include earning the credential through a partnership that includes a community college or occupational skills training provider and may include getting that equivalent in the process4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,program development period ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 a ,state may be eligible to receive an allotment under section #abg or #acb1 or to receive financial assistance under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq471 before the ,state submits a single ,state plan under this section 7as amended under section #ajd of the ,adult ,education and ,economic ,growth ,act of #bjac7 if the ,state is in a #a-year program development period4 4 #aje4 ,local workforce investment boards ,section #aag of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking workforce investment system each place it appears and inserting adult education and workforce investment system2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#h71 by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7vi71 the following3 7vii7 representatives of adult education programs2 and 4 #ajf4 ,local plan ,section #aah7;b77#a7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhcc7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting academic levels and before job skills2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the type and availability of workforce investment activities in the local area1 including education1 training1 and registered apprenticeship programs and their relationship to such business1 jobseeker1 and worker needs1 employment opportunities1 and academic levels and job skills1 and economic development needs2 and 7,e7 the integrated education and training and sequential education and training activities that will be carried out under this title or title ,,ii and the integration and alignment of activities described in this subparagraph with workforce investment activities and services under this title4 4 #ajg4 ,use of funds for youth activities ,section #abi of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhed7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 to provide opportunities for multiple pathways for eligible youth4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7iv77,,ii71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 opportunities for career pathways2 and 7vi7 opportunities for the completion of secondary school1 in appropriate cases4 4 #ajh4 ,use of funds for employment and training activities ,section #acd of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a77#c77;,a77vii7 and 7c77#b77;,b77ii77,,ii71 by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i77,i71 by striking and are unable to obtain employment through core services provided under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking and who are unable to obtain or retain employment through such services2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 in clause 7viii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ix71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7x7 integrated education and training2 and 7xi7 career pathway services4 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,g7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting clause 7ii7 or subparagraph 7,h72 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7bb7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7cc7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 the local board determines that such provision of training services would facilitate the provision of integrated education and training and sequential education and training programs4 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,authorization of contracts to institutions of higher education ,the local board may award a contract to an institution of higher education or other eligible provider of training services1 including an adult education provider eligible under section #abb1 if the local board determines that provision of services through the contract would facilitate the training of multiple individuals in in-demand occupations4 4 #aji4 ,performance accountability system ,section #acf of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking and 7for participants who are eligible youth age #ai through #ba7 for youth activities authorized under section #abi2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking 1 or by participants who are eligible youth age #ai through #ba who enter postsecondary education1 advanced training1 or unsubsidized employment4 and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,v7 performance on the core indicators described in section #bab1 as appropriate4 2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking 7for participants who are eligible youth age #ad through #ah72 7ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking and1 as appropriate1 work readiness or occupational skills and inserting 1 workplace skills1 or occupational skills1 as appropriate2 7iii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iv7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 the measures described in subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 and 7,,iii7 of clause 7i71 for eligible youth age #ah and older4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of subsection 7e71 by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system4 #aaj4 ,national programs ,section #aga of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #biaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 projects that assist low-skill and limited ,english proficient workers to acquire basic1 ,english1 work readiness1 and applied technical or occupational skills through integrated education and training and sequential education and training programs to successfully transition to postsecondary education1 workforce development1 and employment in career pathways2 and 7,j7 projects that test effective ways to develop comprehensive career pathway learning approaches that-- 7i7 fully align adult education with-- 7,i7 secondary education1 postsecondary education1 workforce development programs including registered apprenticeship programs1 and supportive service activities2 and 7,,ii7 regional economic development strategies to meet the skill needs of existing and emerging regional employers as well as the needs of low-skilled adults2 and 7ii7 are designed to help adults1 especially those who are low-skilled1 to advance through progressive levels of education and training as quickly as possible and gain education and workplace skills of demonstrated value to the labor market at each level4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraphs 7,d77iii77,i7 and 7,e77ii77,,iii7 of subsection 7e77#b71 by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system4 #aaa4 ,administration 7a7 ,requirements and restrictions ,section #aha7;b77#a7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bica7;b77#a77 is amended by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system4 7b7 ,waivers and special rules ,section #ahi7;i77#d77;,b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bici7;i77#d77;,b77 is amended by striking workforce investment system and inserting adult education and workforce investment system4 #aab4 ,transition provisions ,section #ejf7;a7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibgf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,workforce ,investment ,systems and inserting ,adult ,education and ,workforce ,investment ,systems2 and 7#b7 by striking workforce investment systems and inserting adult education and workforce investment systems4 #aac4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the item relating to the title header for title ,i and inserting the following3 ,,title ,i--,,adult ,,education ,,and ,,workforce ,,investment ,,systems 2 and 7#b7 by striking the item relating to the subtitle header for subtitle ,b of title ,i and inserting the following3 ,subtitle ,b--,state and ,local ,adult ,education and ,workforce ,investment ,systems 4 ,,ii ,adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills #bja4 ,purpose ,section #bjb of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 assist adults to become literate and numerate and to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to and succeed in postsecondary education1 job training1 and employment in family-sustaining jobs1 and to be self sufficient2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking education4 and inserting education and transition to postsecondary education and career pathways2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 assist adults with limited ,english proficiency in-- 7,a7 improving their reading1 writing1 speaking1 listening1 and comprehension skills in ,english and their mathematical skills2 7,b7 acquiring an understanding of the ,american system of ,government1 individual freedom1 and the responsibilities of citizenship2 and 7,c7 where necessary1 obtaining the knowledge and skills to transition to and succeed in postsecondary education1 job training1 and employment in family-sustaining jobs4 4 #bjb4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#ad72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 7#b71 7#c7 through 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 and 7#ae7 through 7#ah7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#e7 through 7#ac71 7#ae71 7#af71 and 7#ag7 through 7#bj71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#a7 ,,wia terms ,the terms career pathway1 integrated education and training1 local board1 outlying area1 sequential education and training1 ,state board1 and workplace skills have the meanings given the terms in section #aja4 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#d7 ,digital literacy skills ,the term digital literacy skills has the meaning given the term in section #bjb of the ,museum and ,library ,services ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaja74 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting an organization that has demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities1 and that may include after means2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking of demonstrated effectiveness2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking of demonstrated effectiveness2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 a partnership between an entity described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,i7 and an employer4 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking a family and inserting the economic prospects for a family that better enable parents to support their children's learning needs2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 the following3 7,a7 ,parent adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities that lead to readiness for postsecondary education or training1 career advancement1 and economic self-sufficiency4 2 and 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#ad7 ,integrated ,english literacy and civics education program ,the term integrated ,english literacy and civics education program means programs of instruction designed to help an individual of limited ,english proficiency achieve competence in ,english through contextualized instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship1 naturalization procedures1 civic participation1 and ,united ,states history and ,government to help such an individual acquire the skills and knowledge to become an active and informed parent1 worker1 and community member4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #agc;,a7b77#h7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #biah;a7b77#h77 is amended by striking section #bjc7aj7 of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb7aj77 and inserting section #bjc7ab7 of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb7ab774 #bjc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bje of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjd7 is amended to read as follows3 #bje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #hej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year4 4 #bjd4 ,reservation of funds2 grants to eligible agencies2 allotments ,section #baa7;a7 of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibaa7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #h1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #a4e percent and inserting #a4be percent2 and 7,b7 by striking #h1jjj1jjj2 and inserting #ab1jjj1jjj2 and2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 shall reserve #ab percent to carry out section #bdd4 4 #bje4 ,performance accountability system ,section #bab7;b7 of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibab7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and the employment performance indicator described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 after paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,c72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking in1 retention in and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting in postsecondary education1 including registered apprenticeships1 or other skill training programs42 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,attainment of work readiness1 workplace skills1 and certificates that are industry-recognized credentials described in section #aja7ef7 or approved by the ,state board or local board1 as appropriate4 2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,employment performance indicator ,consistent with applicable ,federal and ,state privacy laws-- 7i7 an eligible agency shall identify in the ,state plan an individual participant employment performance indicator1 which shall be based on entry into employment1 retention1 and earnings2 and 7ii7 the ,state agency responsible for maintaining and analyzing the data described in clause 7i7 shall assist the eligible agency in obtaining and using quarterly wage records to collect such data4 7,c7 ,digital literacy skills indicator ,beginning in #bjae1 an eligible agency shall include a digital literacy skills indicator in its ,state plan4 2 and 7,d7 by striking subparagraph 7,d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,additional indicators ,an eligible agency may identify in the ,state plan additional indicators1 including customer feedback1 for adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities authorized under this subtitle4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting and employment performance indicator after indicators2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,d71 the employment performance indicator described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 and beginning in #bjae1 the digital literacy indicator described in paragraph 7#b77;,c74 #bjf4 ,state distribution of funds2 matching requirement ,section #bbb7;a7 of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibbb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking not more than #aj and inserting not less than #aj2 and 7,b7 by striking #hb4e percent both places the term appears and inserting #hj percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ab4e percent and inserting #ae percent4 #bjg4 ,state leadership activities ,section #bbc7;a7 of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibbc7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,activities 7#a7 ,required activities ,each eligible agency shall use funds made available under section #bbb7;a77#b7 for the following adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities3 7,a7 ,the establishment or operation of professional development programs to improve the quality of instruction provided pursuant to local activities required under section #bca7;b74 7,b7 ,the provision of technical assistance to eligible providers of adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities to enable them to fulfill the purpose of this title1 as described in section #bjb4 7,c7 ,the monitoring and evaluation of adult education and literacy activities and related activities to determine what works and broadly disseminate information about models and best practices and tools within the ,state4 7,d7 ,the provision of technology assistance1 including staff training1 to eligible providers of adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities to enable the eligible providers to improve the quality of such activities4 7,e7 ,coordination with the workforce investment systems supported under title ,i4 7#b7 ,permissible activities ,each eligible agency may use funds made available under section #bbb7;a77#b7 for one or more of the following adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities3 7,a7 ,support for ,state or regional networks of literacy resource centers4 7,b7 ,incentives for program coordination and integration1 and performance awards4 7,c7 ,developing and disseminating curricula for postsecondary and job training readiness1 including curricula for using technology for distance learning and for instructional and teacher training purposes4 7,d7 ,coordination with existing support services1 such as transportation1 child care1 and other assistance designed to increase rates of enrollment in1 and successful completion of1 adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities1 to adults enrolled in such adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities4 7,e7 ,developing innovative content and models for integrated education and training and sequential education and training programs4 7,f7 ,developing innovative content and models to foster the transition to and success in postsecondary education and career pathways4 7,g7 ,linkages with postsecondary educational institutions4 7,h7 ,linkages with community-based organizations4 7,i7 ,support for recruitment and outreach for instructors1 students1 and employers4 7,j7 ,linkages with public libraries4 7,k7 ,other activities that address issues of statewide significance 4 #bjh4 ,state plan ,section #bbd of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,program development period ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 an eligible agency may be eligible to receive a grant under this title before submission of a #e-year ,state plan under this section if the eligible agency is in a #a-year program development period4 7#c7 ,stakeholder involvement ,the #e-year ,state plan shall be comprehensive in nature and developed and monitored by a planning group of all stakeholders in the ,state's adult education and workforce development system4 ,the stakeholders shall include-- 7,a7 the ,state agencies responsible for-- 7i7 the ,state's programs under this title and title ,i2 7ii7 the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7iii7 overseeing community colleges2 7iv7 elementary and secondary education2 7v7 corrections2 7vi7 economic development2 7vii7 family literacy2 and 7viii7 special services to immigrants2 and 7,b7 representatives of business and labor4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 a description and strategy of how the eligible agency will develop program strategies and coordinate services1 including guidance1 counseling1 mentoring1 and other supports through public and private partnerships and creating transition strategies with such elements as dual enrollment1 curricular articulation1 and high intensity instruction1 for populations that include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 low-income students2 7,b7 individuals with disabilities2 7,c7 single parents and displaced homemakers2 and 7,d7 individuals with multiple barriers to educational enhancement1 including individuals with limited ,english proficiency2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 a description of the knowledge and skills necessary for acceptance in postsecondary education and training2 7#ad7 an assurance that every local program area1 as defined by the eligible agency1 served by the eligible agency has at least #a adult education program that offers more than #a option for earning a credential with value in the local employment market to students who do not yet have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and who are unlikely to earn such diploma or equivalent in the short term1 which option may include earning the credential through a partnership that includes a community college or job training provider and may include earning the recognized equivalent of a secondary school degree in the process2 7#ae7 a description of any certification or other requirements for instructors in eligible adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills program providers in the ,state2 7#af7 a description of the professional development needs of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills providers in the ,state2 7#ag7 a description of how the ,state will-- 7,a7 use technology to improve the quality of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 and 7,b7 expand access to such services for workers and students2 7#ah7 a description of how the ,state will carry out programs described in section #bdd1 if the ,state is receiving a grant under such section2 7#ai7 a description of the data system that the ,state will use to track over time student outcomes on the performance measures described in section #bab2 7#bj7 a description of the ,state's program to invest in the skills of workers1 including plans for involving business as an active partner in the effort2 and 7#ba7 a description of how the adult education programs will be integrated with occupational skills programs and aligned with postsecondary education1 career1 and technical education1 workforce development programs1 and other ,federal funds available under title ,i and other relevant ,federal programs4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,peer review and plan approval ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a peer-review process to assist in the review and approval of ,state plans2 7#b7 in consultation with the ,national ,center for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills1 appoint individuals1 representing the range of stakeholders1 to the peer-review process1 including-- 7,a7 representatives of adult learners1 adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills providers1 eligible agencies1 ,state educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and representatives of ,state boards or local boards2 and 7,b7 experts in the fields of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills2 7#c7 approve a ,state plan not later than #abj days after receiving the plan1 unless the ,secretary makes a written determination1 not later than #cj days after receiving the plan1 that the plan does not meet the requirements of this section or is inconsistent with specific provisions of this subtitle2 and 7#d7 not finally disapprove of a ,state plan before offering the eligible agency the opportunity1 prior to the expiration of the #cj-;day period beginning on the date on which the eligible agency received the written determination described in paragraph 7#c71 to revise the plan1 and providing technical assistance in order to assist the eligible agency in meeting the requirements of this subtitle4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsections 7f7 and 7g74 #bji4 ,programs for corrections education and other institutionalized individuals ,section #bbe of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 integrated education and training and sequential education and training programs2 7#f7 career pathways programs2 7#g7 dual enrollment programs2 and 7#h7 preparation for postsecondary education and training4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,report ,in addition to any report required under section #bab7;c71 each eligible agency receiving a grant under section #baa7;b7 shall annually prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report on the progress1 as described in section #bab7;c77#a71 of the eligible agency with respect to the programs and activities of the eligible entity receiving assistance under this section4 4 #baj4 ,grants and contracts for eligible providers ,section #bca7;b77#a7 of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibda7;b77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services1 which may include workplace literacy services1 integrated education and training and sequential education and training services1 and services assisting with the transition to postsecondary education1 training1 career pathways1 or employment4 4 #baa4 ,local application ,section #bcb of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting the measurable goals to be accomplished as a result of the grant or contract and after including2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 a description of how the eligible provider will collect data for purposes of reporting performance measures to assess and evaluate the progress of adult education students and activities4 4 #bab4 ,administrative provisions ,section #bda of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibea7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to reasonably ensure compliance with this title4 7#b7 ,consultation ,before publishing in the ,federal ,register proposed regulations to carry out this title1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,labor and obtain the advice and recommendations of representatives of-- 7,a7 adult learners2 7,b7 adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills providers2 7,c7 eligible agencies2 7,d7 ,state educational agencies2 7,e7 institutions of higher education1 including community colleges2 7,f7 representatives of ,state boards and local boards2 7,g7 other organizations involved with the implementation and operation of programs under this title2 and 7,h7 community-based organizations involved with the implementation and operation of programs under this title4 7#c7 ,meetings and electronic exchange ,the advice and recommendations described in paragraph 7#b7 may be obtained through such mechanisms as regional meetings and electronic exchanges of information4 4 #bac4 ,national ,center ,for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills ,section #bdb of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting the following3 ,national ,center for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,national ,center for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills established under subsection 7b7 is to-- 7#a7 provide national leadership regarding adult education and family literacy2 7#b7 coordinate adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services and policy2 7#c7 serve as a national resource for adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills programs by-- 7,a7 providing the best and most accurate information available2 7,b7 providing national leadership on the use of technology for adult education2 7,c7 supporting the creation of new ways to offer adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services of proven effectiveness2 7,d7 providing effective practices for integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs2 and 7,e7 providing effective practices for corrections education2 7#d7 collect and disseminate information on methods of advancing education and literacy that show great promise for adults eligible for services under this title2 7#e7 provide policy and technical assistance to ,federal1 ,state1 and local organizations for the improvement of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 and 7#f7 not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,adult ,education and ,economic ,growth ,act of #bjac1 conduct an evaluation and submit a report to the ,interagency ,group1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 on the effectiveness of programs funded under this title in achieving the purpose described in section #bjb1 which evaluation and report shall include-- 7,a7 a longitudinal study of outcomes for adult learners served under programs under this title2 7,b7 an analysis of the adequacy of the performance measures described in section #bab2 and 7,c7 recommendations for improved performance measures and on how to improve program effectiveness4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,national ,institute for ,literacy 7in this section referred to as the ,institute7 and inserting ,national ,center for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills 7in this section referred to as the ,center72 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,institute and inserting ,center2 and 7iii7 in the third sentence1 by striking the ,institute and inserting the ,center2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,institute and inserting ,center2 and 7ii7 by striking separate and inserting independent2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking ,national ,institute for ,literacy ,advisory ,board and inserting ,national ,center for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills ,advisory ,board2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,institute and inserting the ,center2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,institute each place the term appears and inserting ,center2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,institute and inserting ,center2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 effective practices for integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs2 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 to collect and disseminate information on methods of advancing education and literacy that show great promise for adults eligible for services under this title2 2 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 to provide policy and technical assistance to ,federal1 ,state1 and local organizations for the improvement of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,f77iii71 by striking ,institute and inserting ,center2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting and integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs after workforce investment activities2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7ix7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 to carry out section #cjf of the ,adult ,education and ,economic ,growth ,act of #bjac2 and 7,k7 not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,adult ,education and ,economic ,growth ,act of #bjac1 to conduct an evaluation and submit a report to the ,interagency ,group1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives on the effectiveness of programs funded under this title in achieving the purpose described in section #bjb1 which evaluation and report shall include-- 7i7 a longitudinal study of outcomes for adult learners served under programs under this title2 7ii7 an analysis of the adequacy of the performance measures identified in section #bab2 and 7iii7 recommendations for improved performance measures and on how to improve program effectiveness4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,institute each place the term appears and inserting ,center2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,institute each place the term appears and inserting ,center2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,national ,institute for ,literacy ,advisory ,board and inserting ,national ,center for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills ,advisory ,board2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking ,national ,institute for ,literacy ,advisory ,board and inserting ,national ,center for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills ,advisory ,board2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,institute each place the term appears and inserting ,center2 7#g7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,institute each place the term appears and inserting ,center2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,institute's and inserting ,center's2 7#h7 in each of subsections 7g71 7i71 and 7j71 by striking ,institute and inserting ,center2 7#i7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by striking ,institute each place the term appears and inserting ,center2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,institute's and inserting ,center's2 and 7#aj7 in subsection 7l71 by striking ,institute each place the term appears and inserting ,center4 #bad4 ,national leadership activities ,section #bdc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibec7 is amended to read as follows3 #bdc4 ,national leadership activities ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out a program of national leadership activities to improve the quality and outcomes of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills programs nationwide4 ,such activities-- 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 technical assistance1 which may include-- 7i7 assistance to eligible providers in developing and using certification systems1 performance measures1 and data systems for the improvement of adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities1 including family literacy services1 transition to postsecondary education or career pathways1 corrections education1 and integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs2 7ii7 assistance related to professional development activities and assistance for the purpose of developing1 improving1 identifying1 and disseminating the most successful methods and techniques for providing adult education and literacy activities and workplace skills activities1 including family literacy services1 transition to postsecondary education or career pathways1 and integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs1 based on scientific evidence where available2 or 7iii7 assistance in distance learning and promoting and improving the use of technology in the classroom2 and 7,b7 program evaluation and data collection and reporting2 and 7#b7 may include-- 7,a7 national demonstration projects for improving adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services1 which may include projects that-- 7i7 accelerate learning outcomes for adult learners with the lowest literacy levels2 7ii7 promote career pathways2 7iii7 allow dual enrollment in adult secondary education and credit bearing postsecondary coursework2 7iv7 provide integrated education and training and sequential education and training services2 7v7 build capacity to enhance the intensity of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 7vi7 establish partnerships to improve the quality of and expand adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services to more adults2 7vii7 provide professional development opportunities to adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills service providers2 7viii7 develop new curricula and methods of instruction that improve learning outcomes in adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills programs2 7ix7 provide integrated ,english literacy and civics education program instruction2 and 7x7 provide corrections education2 and 7,b7 dissemination of the results and best practices identified in the national demonstration projects described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #bae4 ,integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #d of subtitle ,a of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdd4 ,integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs 7a7 ,in general ,from funds reserved under section #baa7;a77#d7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states1 in accordance with the allocations under subsection 7b71 for integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs4 7b7 ,allocations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 of the funds described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall allocate-- 7,a7 #fe percent to ,states on the basis of a ,state's need for integrated ,english and civics education programs1 as determined by calculating each ,state's share of a #aj-year average of the data compiled by the ,office of ,immigration ,statistics of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 for immigrants admitted for lawful permanent residence for the #aj most recent years2 and 7,b7 #ce percent to ,states on the basis of whether the ,state experienced growth1 as measured by the average of the #c most recent years for which data compiled by the ,office of ,immigration ,statistics of the ,department of ,homeland ,security are available1 for immigrants admitted for lawful permanent residence4 7#b7 ,minimum ,no ,state shall receive an allocation under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year in an amount that is less than #fj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bdc the following3 ,sec4 #bdd4 ,integrated ,english literacy and civics education programs4 4 ,,iii #bast ,century ,technology and ,skills for ,adult ,learners #cja4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are the following3 7#a7 ,to expand access to adult education services and bring about cost efficiencies through increased use of technology and the development of a national web portal4 7#b7 ,to provide professional development for providers of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services so that the providers are able to-- 7,a7 effectively use technology in the delivery of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 and 7,b7 improve the quality of instruction and accelerate the-- 7i7 achievement of basic educational skills1 ,english language literacy1 and secondary school equivalency or postsecondary education for adult learners2 and 7ii7 training readiness for adult learners4 7#c7 ,to assist ,states in developing a #bast century delivery system for adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services4 7#d7 ,to assist adults in developing digital literacy skills4 #cjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act terms ,the terms adult education1 eligible agency1 eligible provider1 literacy1 ,secretary1 ,state1 and workplace skills have the meanings given the terms in section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb74 7#b7 ,center ,the term ,center means the ,national ,center for ,adult ,education1 ,literacy1 and ,workplace ,skills established under section #bdb of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibeb74 7#c7 ,distance education ,the term distance education has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 7#d7 ,digital literacy skills ,the term digital literacy skills has the meaning given the term in section #bjb of the ,museum and ,library ,services ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaja74 #cjc4 ,reservation of funds and allotments 7a7 ,reservation of funds ,from the amounts appropriated under section #cjg for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve #c percent or #g1ejj1jjj1 whichever amount is less1 to carry out section #cjf4 7b7 ,allotment of remainder ,from the sums remaining for a fiscal year after making the reservation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall allot-- 7#a7 #ge percent to carry out section #cje2 7#b7 #bj percent to carry out section #cjd2 and 7#c7 #e percent for administrative costs in carrying out section #cjd4 7c7 ,allotments to eligible agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts available to carry out section #cjd for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to each eligible agency with an approved application an amount that bears the same relationship to such sums as the amount received under section #baa7;c77#b7 of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibaa7;c77#b77 by such eligible agency bears to the amount received under such section for such fiscal year by all eligible agencies4 7#b7 ,minimum allotment2 ratable reduction ,no eligible agency shall receive an allotment under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year in an amount that is less than #ajj1jjj4 ,if the amount appropriated to carry out section #cjd for a fiscal year is not sufficient to pay such minimum allotment to all ,states1 the amount of such minimum allotments shall be ratably reduced4 #cjd4 ,grants to eligible agencies 7a7 ,authorization of grants ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible agencies from allotments under section #cjc7;b7 to enable the eligible agencies to carry out subsection 7c7 and award subgrants or contracts under section #cje4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible agency that desires to receive a grant under this title shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the eligible agency's technology plan for the adult education system1 including measurable goals to be achieved4 7,b7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will provide technical assistance and support to local programs4 7,c7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will use technology to expand adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services to more adults1 including adults in rural areas4 7,d7 ,a description of the long-term goals and strategies for improved outcomes for adult learners4 7,e7 ,a description of the professional development activities to be undertaken in accordance with subsection 7c77#b74 7,f7 ,a description of the performance benchmarks to be used to evaluate the activities supported under the grant1 and how data will be collected4 7,g7 ,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 title4 7c7 ,activities ,an eligible agency that receives a grant under this title shall carry out the following3 7#a7 ,implementing a statewide technology plan for the adult education system1 including-- 7,a7 providing professional development for adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills service providers2 7,b7 providing access to curricula1 instruction1 and assessment for adult learners and eligible providers2 7,c7 supporting the development of curricula and assessment tools for adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills service providers2 and 7,d7 providing guidance and technical assistance to eligible providers4 7#b7 ,supporting innovative pilot projects such as the use of assistive technology to deliver content to adult learners4 #cje4 ,subgrants and contracts to eligible providers 7a7 ,authorization of subgrants and contracts ,an eligible agency that receives a grant under this title shall award subgrants or contracts to eligible providers to carry out activities described in this section4 7b7 ,eligible provider application ,an eligible provider that desires to receive a subgrant or contract under this section shall submit an application to an eligible agency1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the eligible provider will integrate technology into the eligible provider's delivery of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 7#b7 a description of professional development activities to be undertaken2 and 7#c7 a description of plans to regularly replace computers and servers that lack the functional capabilities to process new online applications and services1 including video conferencing1 video streaming1 virtual simulations1 and distance education courses4 7c7 ,eligible provider activities ,an eligible provider that receives a subgrant or contract under this section shall carry out one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,acquiring and effectively implementing technology tools1 applications1 and other resources in conjunction with enhancing or redesigning adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills curricula to increase adult learning outcomes and improve adult digital literacy skills4 7#b7 ,acquiring and effectively implementing technology tools1 applications1 and other resources to-- 7,a7 conduct on going assessments and use other timely data systems to more effectively identify individual learning needs and guide personalized instruction1 learning1 and appropriate interventions that address those personalized student learning needs2 and 7,b7 support individualized learning1 including through instructional software and digital content that support the learning needs of each student or through providing access to high-quality courses and instructors1 especially in rural areas4 7#c7 ,providing professional development activities for providers of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services that include-- 7,a7 training that is on-going1 sustainable1 timely1 and directly related to delivering adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 7,b7 training in strategies and pedagogy in the delivery of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services that involves the use of technology and curriculum redesign as key components of changing teaching and learning and improving outcomes for adult learners2 7,c7 training in the use of technology to ensure that providers of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services are able to use technology for data analysis to enable individualized instruction and to use technology to improve digital literacy skills for adult learners2 and 7,d7 training that includes on-going communication and follow-up with instructors1 facilitators1 and peers4 7#d7 ,acquisition and implementation of technology tools1 applications1 and other resources to be employed in professional development activities4 #cjf4 ,national ,adult ,learning and ,technology ,clearinghouse 7a7 ,in general ,the ,center shall establish and maintain the ,national ,adult ,learning and ,technology ,resource ,clearinghouse 7referred to in this section as the ,clearinghouse74 7b7 ,duties of the ,clearinghouse ,the ,clearinghouse shall-- 7#a7 develop and disseminate frameworks for technology-based learning and professional development materials for adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills2 7#b7 develop and disseminate frameworks for performance measures for digital literacy skills2 7#c7 provide technical assistance to eligible entities and eligible providers of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills2 7#d7 support distance education for professional development for eligible entities and eligible providers of adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills services2 7#e7 support the innovative uses of technology1 such as the use of assistive technology1 to deliver content to adult learners2 and 7#f7 be accessible to the public through the website of the ,center4 #cjg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title1 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year4 ,,iv ,research in adult education #dja4 ,research in adult education 7a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #acc7;c77#b7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7;c77#b77;,a77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills4 4 7b7 ,national research and development center 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education shall direct the ,commissioner for ,education ,research of the ,national ,center for ,education ,research established pursuant to section #aca of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieca7 to establish a national research and development center for adult education1 literacy1 and workplace skills as described in section #acc7;c77#b77;,a7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7;c77#b77;,a774 7#b7 ,provision for expansion of research ,if1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner for ,education ,research of the ,national ,center for ,education ,research has established a center for adult literacy in accordance with section #acc7;c77#b77;,a7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7;c77#b77;,a771 the ,commissioner shall expand the topic of research of such center to include adult education and workplace skills1 in accordance with the amendment made by subsection 7a74 ,v ,employer incentives #eja4 ,credit for employer educational assistance programs 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,d of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #de,s4 ,credit for employer educational assistance programs 7a7 ,general rule ,for purposes of section #ch1 in the case of an employer1 the employer educational assistance program credit determined under this section for the taxable year is an amount equal to #ej percent of the qualified educational assistance expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer to or on behalf of any employee of the taxpayer during the taxable year4 7b7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,per employee limitation ,the amount of the qualified educational assistance expenses taken into account under subsection 7a7 with respect to any employee for the taxable year shall not exceed #e1bej4 7#b7 ,total limitation ,the aggregate amount of the qualified educational assistance expenses taken into account under subsection 7a7 with respect to all employees of the taxpayer for the taxable year shall not exceed the average of the aggregate qualified educational assistance expenses with respect to all employees of the taxpayer taken into account under subsection 7a7 in the #c taxable years preceding such taxable year4 7#c7 ,transition rule 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of a taxable year in which qualified educational assistance expenses of the taxpayer have not been taken into account under subsection 7a7 for each of the #c taxable years preceding such taxable year1 the aggregate amount of the qualified educational assistance expenses taken into account under subsection 7a7 with respect to all employees of the taxpayer for such taxable year shall not exceed the average of the sum of-- 7i7 the aggregate qualified educational assistance expenses with respect to all employees of the taxpayer taken into account under subsection 7a7 in any of the #c taxable years preceding such taxable year1 plus 7ii7 the aggregate amount of amounts paid or expenses incurred by the employer1 for which an exclusion was allowable to any employee of the employer under section #abg1 in any of such #c taxable years in which no expenses were taken into account under subsection 7a71 plus 7iii7 in the case of a taxable year in which expenses have not been taken into account under subsection 7a7 or section #abg for each of the #c taxable years preceding such taxable year1 an amount equal to-- 7,i7 #e1bej1 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the number of employees of the taxpayer with respect to which the taxpayer has qualified educational assistance expenses in such taxable year4 7c7 ,qualified educational assistance expenses ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,in general ,the term qualified educational assistance expenses means expenses paid for educational assistance pursuant to an educational assistance program 7within the meaning of section #abg7;b774 7#b7 ,educational assistance ,the term educational assistance has the meaning given such term by section #abg7;c77#a71 applied without regard to subparagraph 7,b7 thereof1 except that such term includes a payment only if such payment is made with respect to an employee enrolled in a program provided at the workplace or outside of the workplace-- 7,a7 leading to a sub-baccalaureate degree or career technical certificate awarded by an accredited postsecondary institution2 or 7,b7 in basic education or ,english language training leading to a nationally recognized certificate of proficiency1 or in workplace skills leading to an industry-recognized credential described in section #aja7ef7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih that is nationally recognized4 7d7 ,other definitions and special rules ,rules similar to the rules of paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 of section #abg7;c7 shall apply for purposes of this section4 7e7 ,denial of double benefit ,no deduction or other credit shall be allowed under this chapter to an employer for any amount taken into account in determining the credit under this section4 4 7b7 ,credit included in general business credit ,section #ch7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph 7#ce71 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#cf7 and inserting 1 plus1 and by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#cg7 the employer educational assistance program credit determined under section #de,s7a74 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subpart ,d of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #de,s4 ,credit for employer educational assistance programs4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses relating to courses of instruction beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjac4