English: Under the Alternative Learning System Act, the ALS was institutionalized to provide increased learning opportunities for out-of-school children in special cases and adult learners to develop basic and functional literacy skills. The law also seeks to provide an equivalent pathway to complete basic education.
Filipino: Sa ilalim ng Alternative Learning System Act, ginawang institutionalized ang ALS upang mabigyan ng pangalawang pagkakataong makapag-aral ang mga out-of-school children in special cases and adult learners. Layon did ng naturang batas na magsulong ng basic at functional literacy.