Section 11-806 - Grants for adult education and literacy services.

§ 11-806. Grants for adult education and literacy services.
 

(a)  In general.-  

(1) The Adult Education and Literacy Services Office shall distribute competitive grants for adult education and literacy services in accordance with the State plan for adult education and family literacy. 

(2) The grants distributed under this section shall be based on need and performance. 

(3) Grants under this section may be used for adult education and literacy services, including: 

(i) GED instruction; 

(ii) the Maryland Adult External High School Program under § 11-807 of this subtitle; 

(iii) Workplace Literacy Services; 

(iv) English for speakers of other languages; 

(v) family literacy; and 

(vi) literacy instruction. 

(b)  Funding.- Funding for the competitive grants under this section shall be as provided in the State budget. 

(c)  Compilation and distribution of list of services.- On or before August 1 each year, the Department shall: 

(1) compile a list by county of adult education and literacy services offered to the public; 

(2) distribute the list to the county board and county superintendent or chief executive officer of each local school system in the State; and 

(3) post the list on its public website. 
 

[2008, chs. 134, 451; 2009, ch. 60.]