Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a)Purpose. The rules of this
subchapter have been adopted for the purpose of establishing standards,
guidelines, allocation of funds, development of projects and applications, and
the implementation of Adult Education and Family Literacy, Correctional and
Institutional Education, and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education.
These activities are designed to 1) assist adults to become literate and obtain
the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic
self-sufficiency, 2) assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain
the education and skills that are necessary to becoming full partners in the
educational development of their children, and lead to sustainable improvements
in the economic opportunities for their family 3) assist adults in obtaining a
high school equivalency 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 in improving
their reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in English,
mathematics skills, and acquiring an understanding of the American system of
Government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of
citizenship.
(b)Definitions. The following
words and terms, when used in this Subchapter, shall have the following meaning
unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1)"Act" means the Adult
Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (
P.L.
113-118).
(2)"Adult education" means
academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level that
increase an individual's ability to a) read, write, and speak in English and
perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a
secondary school diploma, b) transition to postsecondary education and
training, and c) obtain employment.
(3)"Adult education program"
means a local education agency,postsecondary institution, community-based or
faith-based organization, corrections education agency a volunteer literacy
organization, a public or private nonprofit agency, a library, a public housing
authority, a nonprofit institution, a consortium or coalition of agencies,
institutions, libraries, or authorities described previously, or partnership
between an employer and entities described previously who are responsible for
locally administering the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act
grant.
(4)"Eligible
Individual" means an individual who 1) is at least 16 years of age, 2)
who is not currently enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school
under state law, and 3) who is basic skills deficient, does not have a high
school equivalency diploma or its recognized equivalent and has not achieved an
equivalent level of instruction, or is an English language learner.
(5)"High School Equivalency"
(HSE) means a high school equivalency credential (GED, HiSET). The
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) is the appointed
entity in the State of Oklahoma, responsible for oversight and regulation of
the High School Equivalency (HSE) program for high school equivalency
examinations for adult populations. Effective July 1, 2014, the HiSET and GED
High School Equivalency Examinations are authorized by the Oklahoma Department
of Career and Technology Education to provide high school equivalency
examinations that meet state requirements.
(6)"State educational agency"
(SEA) means the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology
Education.
Transferred from
210:10-9-1 by SB 1661 (2014), eff 7-1-14 (see Editor's Note at beginning of
this Chapter)
