Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 8 - 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 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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