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- Program-specific Requirements for Adult Education and Family Literacy Act ProgramsThe Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the following as it pertains to Adult Education and Literacy programs under title II, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
d. 2. Describe How the State Will Fund, in Accordance with the Requirements of Title Ii, Subtitle C, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Services and How the Funds Will Be Used for Those Services.
Current Narrative:
PRDE AEP requires the same application process for eligible providers for sections 225, 231, and 243 to ensure applications are evaluated and scored consistently and that all eligible providers have direct and equitable access to apply for grants and contracts.
Funds will be distributed on a competitive basis through the RFP process. Funds will be used to provide Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education instruction. The funds will be used to cover expenses for instructors and purchase materials.
Activities that will be funded with section 243 funds include instruction in basic reading, writing, and speaking the English language. Workforce preparation activities such as basic skills, digital literacy skills, critical thinking skills and employability skills are integrated into the IEL/CE curriculum. IEL/Civics Education, should also focus on student’s career pathways goals.