Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 8 - Adult Education and Literacy Services
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 equivalent and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or
            (iii)    are English language learners.