Section 11-805 - Purpose of adult education and literacy servicesThe 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.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 346,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.Repealed by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 346,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.