TITLE: Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds.

SUMMARY: Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 315.002, Labor Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: (b-1) To the extent permitted under federal law, the commission by rule shall establish: (1) annual performance requirements that each entity that receives money appropriated under this chapter must satisfy to qualify for a continuing award of funds under this chapter, which must include the achievement of enrollment targets and performance benchmarks that are comparable to those provided by Section 315.007(c); and (2) a process for giving priority in awarding funds under this chapter to entities that consistently satisfy the annual performance requirements established under Subdivision (1). SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.