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with workforce programs and services under 
this title, and the State’s efforts to increase the 
number of participants concurrently enrolled in 
adult education services under title II and 
training and employment activities under this 
title;’’. 
(B) in paragraph (8)— 
(i) in subparagraph (A)(x), by striking 
‘‘and’’ after the semicolon; 
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
the semicolon and inserting ‘‘, including 
performance on the core indicators de-
scribed in section 212; and’’; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(C) a description of any integrated data 
systems used to track performance outcomes 
over time for the participants in the programs 
and activities described in subparagraph (A);’’; 
(C) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘busi-
nesses and representatives of labor organiza-
tions’’ and inserting ‘‘businesses, representa-
tives of labor organizations, and representatives 
of education and training (including adult edu-
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cation providers, postsecondary education pro-
viders, and training providers)’’; and 
(D) in paragraph (17)(A)(iv), by adding ‘‘, 
including individuals receiving services under 
title II’’ after ‘‘disabilities)’’. 
SEC. 105. LOCAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS. 
Section 117(h)(2)(A) of the Workforce Investment 
Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2832(h)(2)(A)) is amended— 
(1) in clause (v), by striking ‘‘and’’ after the 
semicolon; and 
(2) by inserting after clause (vi), the following: 
‘‘(vii) representatives of adult edu-
cation; and’’. 
SEC. 106. LOCAL PLAN. 
Section 118(b)(1) of the Workforce Investment Act 
of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2833(b)(1)) is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon; 
(2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘aca-
demic levels and’’ before ‘‘job skills’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(D) the type and availability of workforce 
investment activities in the local area, including 
education, training, and registered apprentice-
ship programs and their relationship to such 
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business, job seeker, and worker needs, employ-
ment opportunities, and economic development 
needs; and 
‘‘(E) the integrated education and training 
activities that will be carried out under this title 
or title II and the alignment of those activi-
ties.’’. 
SEC. 107. USE OF FUNDS FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES. 
Section 129 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 
(29 U.S.C. 2854) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon; 
(B) in paragraph (6), by striking the pe-
riod and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(7) to provide opportunities for career path-
ways for eligible youth.’’; and 
(2) in subsection (c)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)(C)— 
(i) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon; 
(ii) in clause (iv)(II), by striking the 
period and inserting a semicolon; and 
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(iii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(v) opportunities for career path-
ways; and 
‘‘(vi) for the completion of secondary 
school, in appropriate cases.’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) in subparagraph (I), by striking 
‘‘and’’ after the semicolon; 
(ii) in subparagraph (J), by striking 
the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(K) dual enrollment opportunities.’’. 
SEC. 108. USE OF FUNDS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING 
ACTIVITIES. 
Section 134(d) of the Workforce Investment Act of 
1998 (29 U.S.C. 2864(d)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (3)(A)(i)(I), by striking ‘‘and 
are unable to obtain employment through services 
provided under paragraph (2)’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (4)— 
(A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking 
‘‘and who are unable to obtain or retain em-
ployment through such services’’; 
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(4) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by para-
graph (1)— 
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A)— 
(i) by inserting ‘‘the economic pros-
pects for’’ after ‘‘sustainable changes in’’; 
and 
(ii) by inserting ‘‘and that better en-
able parents to support their children’s 
learning needs’’ after ‘‘a family’’; 
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) 
through (D) as subparagraphs (B) through (E), 
respectively; and 
(C) by inserting before subparagraph (B), 
as redesignated by subparagraph (B), the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(A) Parent adult education, literacy, and 
workplace skills activities that lead to readiness 
for postsecondary education or training, career 
advancement, and economic self-sufficiency.’’; 
(5) by inserting after paragraph (12), as redes-
ignated by paragraph (1), the following: 
‘‘(13) INTEGRATED
EDUCATION
AND
TRAIN-
ING.—The term ‘integrated education and training’ 
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has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the 
Workforce Investment Act of 1998. 
‘‘(14) INTEGRATED
ENGLISH
LITERACY
AND 
CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM.—The term ‘integrated 
English literacy and civics education program’ 
means programs of instruction designed to help an 
individual of limited English proficiency achieve 
competence in English through contextualized in-
struction on the rights and responsibilities of citizen-
ship, naturalization procedures, civic participation, 
and United States history and Government to help 
such an individual acquire the skills and knowledge 
to become an active and informed parent, worker, 
and community member.’’; and 
(6) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(22) WORKPLACE SKILLS.—The term ‘work-
place skills’ has the meaning given the term in sec-
tion 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 173A(b)(8) 
of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 
2918a(b)(8)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 203(10) of 
the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (20 U.S.C. 
9202(10))’’ and inserting ‘‘section 203(11) of the Adult 
Education 
and 
Family 
Literacy 
Act 
(20 
U.S.C. 
9202(11))’’. 
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SEC. 203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Section 205 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9204) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
this title $850,000,000 for fiscal year 2010 and such sums 
as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year.’’. 
SEC. 204. RESERVATION OF FUNDS; GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE 
AGENCIES; ALLOTMENTS. 
Section 211 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9211) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) 
in 
paragraph 
(1), 
by 
striking 
‘‘$8,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000,000’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘1.5 percent’’ and in-
serting ‘‘1.25 percent’’; 
(ii) by striking ‘‘$8,000,000’’ and in-
serting ‘‘$12,000,000’’; and 
(iii) by striking ‘‘and’’ after the semi-
colon; 
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking the pe-
riod and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(4) shall reserve 12 percent to carry out sec-
tion 244.’’; and 
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(2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraphs 
(1) through (4) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(1)(A) is at least 16 years of age; 
‘‘(B) is beyond the age of compulsory school at-
tendance under the law of the State or outlying 
area; 
‘‘(C) does not have a secondary school diploma 
or its recognized equivalent; and 
‘‘(D) is not enrolled in secondary school; or 
‘‘(2) is an individual— 
‘‘(A) described in each of subparagraphs 
(A), (B), and (D) of paragraph (1); and 
‘‘(B) who is limited English proficient.’’. 
SEC. 205. PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM. 
Section 212(b) of the Adult Education and Family 
Literacy Act (20 U.S.C. 9212(b)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1)(A)— 
(A) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘and the em-
ployment performance indicator described in 
paragraph (2)(B)’’ after ‘‘paragraph (2)(A)’’; 
and 
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘paragraph 
(2)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (2)(C)’’; 
(2) in paragraph (2)— 
(A) in subparagraph (A)— 
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(i) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘in, re-
tention in’’ and all that follows through the 
period at the end and inserting ‘‘in post-
secondary education, including registered 
apprenticeship, or other skill training pro-
grams.’’; and 
(ii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(iv) Attainment of work readiness, 
workforce skills, and certificates that are 
nationally or industry recognized or ap-
proved by the State board or local board, 
as appropriate.’’; 
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as 
subparagraph (D); 
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) 
the following: 
‘‘(B) EMPLOYMENT
PERFORMANCE
INDI-
CATOR.—Consistent with applicable Federal 
and State privacy laws— 
‘‘(i) an eligible agency shall identify in 
the State plan an individual participant 
employment performance indicator, which 
shall be entry into employment; and 
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‘‘(ii) the State agency responsible for 
maintaining and analyzing the data de-
scribed in clause (i) shall assist the eligible 
agency in obtaining and using quarterly 
wage records to collect such data. 
‘‘(C) 
TECHNOLOGY
LITERACY
INDI-
CATOR.—Beginning in 2013, an eligible agency 
shall include a technology literacy indicator in 
its performance measure.’’; and 
(D) by striking subparagraph (D), as re-
designated by subparagraph (B), and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(D) ADDITIONAL INDICATORS.—An eligi-
ble agency may identify in the State plan addi-
tional indicators, including customer feedback, 
for adult education, literacy, and workplace 
skills activities authorized under this subtitle.’’; 
and 
(3) in paragraph (3)(B)— 
(A) in the heading, by inserting ‘‘AND EM-
PLOYMENT
PERFORMANCE
INDICATOR’’ after 
‘‘INDICATORS’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘paragraph (2)(B)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘paragraph (2)(C) and for the em-
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ployment performance indicator described in 
paragraph (2)(B)’’. 
SEC. 206. STATE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS; MATCHING RE-
QUIREMENT. 
Section 222(a) of the Adult Education and Family 
Literacy Act (20 U.S.C. 9222(a)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘not more than 10’’ and 
inserting ‘‘not less than 10’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘82.5 percent’’ both places 
the term appears and inserting ‘‘80 percent’’; 
and 
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘12.5 per-
cent’’ and inserting ‘‘15 percent’’. 
SEC. 207. STATE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. 
Section 223(a) of the Adult Education and Family 
Literacy Act (20 U.S.C. 9223(a)) is amended to read as 
follows: 
‘‘(a) ACTIVITIES.— 
‘‘(1) REQUIRED
ACTIVITIES.—Each eligible 
agency shall use funds made available under section 
222(a)(2) for the following adult education, literacy, 
and work readiness skills activities: 
‘‘(A) The establishment or operation of 
professional development programs to improve 
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the quality of instruction provided pursuant to 
local activities required under section 231(b). 
‘‘(B) The provision of technical assistance 
to eligible providers of adult education, literacy, 
and workplace skills activities to enable them to 
fulfill the purpose of this title, as described in 
section 202. 
‘‘(C) The monitoring and evaluation of 
adult education and related activities to deter-
mine what works and broadly disseminate infor-
mation about models and best practices and 
tools within the State. 
‘‘(D) The provision of technology assist-
ance, including staff training, to eligible pro-
viders of adult education, literacy, and work-
place skills activities to enable the eligible pro-
viders to improve the quality of such activities. 
‘‘(E) Coordination with the workforce in-
vestment systems supported under title I. 
‘‘(2) PERMISSIBLE
ACTIVITIES.—Each eligible 
agency may use funds made available under section 
222(a)(2) for 1 or more of the following adult edu-
cation, literacy, and workplace skills activities: 
‘‘(A) The support for State or regional net-
works of literacy resource centers. 
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‘‘(B) Incentives for program coordination 
and integration, and performance awards. 
‘‘(C) Developing and disseminating cur-
ricula for postsecondary and job training readi-
ness, including curricula for using technology 
for distance learning and for instructional and 
teacher training purposes. 
‘‘(D) Coordination with existing support 
services, such as transportation, child care, and 
other assistance designed to increase rates of 
enrollment in, and successful completion of, 
adult education, literacy, and workplace skills 
activities, to adults enrolled in such activities. 
‘‘(E) Developing innovative content and 
models for integrated education and training 
programs. 
‘‘(F) Developing innovative content and 
models to foster the transition to postsecondary 
education and career pathways. 
‘‘(G) Linkages with postsecondary edu-
cational institutions. 
‘‘(H) Linkages with community-based or-
ganizations. 
‘‘(I) Support for recruitment and outreach 
for instructors, students, and employers.’’. 
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SEC. 208. STATE PLAN. 
Section 224 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9224) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (11), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon; 
(B) in paragraph (12), by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(13) a description of the knowledge and skills 
necessary for acceptance in postsecondary education 
and training; 
‘‘(14) a description of any certification or other 
requirements for instructors in eligible adult edu-
cation, literacy, and workplace skills program pro-
viders in the State; 
‘‘(15) a description of the professional develop-
ment needs of adult education, literacy, and work-
place skills providers in the State; 
‘‘(16) a description of how the State will— 
‘‘(A) use technology to improve the quality 
of adult education, literacy, and workplace skills 
services; and 
‘‘(B) expand access to such services for 
workers and students; 
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‘‘(17) a description of how the State will carry 
out programs described in section 244; 
‘‘(18) a description of the data system that the 
State will use to track over time student outcomes 
on the performance measures described in section 
212; 
‘‘(19) a description of the State’s program to 
invest in the skills of workers, including plans for in-
volving business as an active partner in the effort; 
and 
‘‘(20) a description of how the adult education 
programs will be integrated with occupational skills 
programs and aligned with postsecondary education, 
career, and technical education, workforce develop-
ment programs, and other Federal funds available 
under title I and other relevant Federal programs.’’; 
(2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(e) PEER REVIEW AND PLAN APPROVAL.—The Sec-
retary shall— 
‘‘(1) establish a peer review process to assist in 
the review and approval of State plans; 
‘‘(2) in consultation with the National Institute 
for Adult Education, Literacy, and Workplace Skills, 
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appoint individuals, representing the range of stake-
holders, to the peer-review process, including— 
‘‘(A) representatives of adult learners, 
adult education, literacy, and workplace skills 
providers, eligible agencies, State educational 
agencies, institutions of higher education, rep-
resentatives of local or State workforce invest-
ment boards; and 
‘‘(B) experts in the fields of adult edu-
cation, literacy, and workplace skills; 
‘‘(3) approve a State plan within 120 days after 
receiving the plan, unless the Secretary makes a 
written determination, within 30 days after receiving 
the plan, that the plan does not meet the require-
ments of this section or is inconsistent with specific 
provisions of this subtitle; and 
‘‘(4) not finally disapprove of a State plan be-
fore offering the eligible agency the opportunity, 
prior to the expiration of the 30-day period begin-
ning on the date on which the eligible agency re-
ceived the written determination described in para-
graph (3), to revise the plan, and providing technical 
assistance in order to assist the eligible agency in 
meeting the requirements of this subtitle.’’; and 
(3) by striking subsections (f) and (g). 
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SEC. 209. PROGRAMS FOR CORRECTIONS EDUCATION AND 
OTHER INSTITUTIONALIZED INDIVIDUALS. 
Section 225 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9225) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon at the end; 
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(5) integrated education and training pro-
grams; 
‘‘(6) career pathways programs; 
‘‘(7) dual enrollment programs; and 
‘‘(8) preparation for postsecondary education 
and training.’’; 
(2) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub-
section (e); and 
(3) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(d) REPORT.—In addition to any report required 
under section 212(c), each eligible agency that receives as-
sistance provided under this section shall annually prepare 
and submit to the Secretary a report on the progress, as 
described in section 212(c)(1), of the eligible agency with 
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respect to the programs and activities of the eligible entity 
receiving assistance under this section.’’. 
SEC. 210. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FOR ELIGIBLE PRO-
VIDERS. 
Section 231(b)(1) of the Adult Education and Family 
Literacy Act (20 U.S.C. 9241(b)(1)) is amended to read 
as follows: 
‘‘(1) Adult education, literacy, and workplace 
skills services, which may include workplace literacy 
services, integrated education and training services, 
and transition to postsecondary education and train-
ing and career pathways.’’. 
SEC. 211. LOCAL APPLICATION. 
Section 232 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9242) is amended— 
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
inserting ‘‘the measurable goals to be accomplished 
as a result of the grant or contract and’’ after ‘‘in-
cluding’’; 
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ after 
the semicolon; 
(3) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and 
inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(3) a description of how the grantee or con-
tractor will collect data for purposes of reporting 
performance measures to assess and evaluate the 
progress of adult education students and activities.’’. 
SEC. 212. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. 
Section 241 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9251) is amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(c) RULEMAKING.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall issue 
such regulations as are necessary to reasonably en-
sure compliance with this title. 
‘‘(2) CONSULTATION.—Before publishing in the 
Federal Register proposed regulations to carry out 
this title, the Secretary shall consult with the Sec-
retary of Labor and obtain the advice and rec-
ommendations of representatives of— 
‘‘(A) adult learners; 
‘‘(B) adult education, literacy, and work-
place skills providers; 
‘‘(C) eligible agencies; 
‘‘(D) State educational agencies; 
‘‘(E) institutions of postsecondary edu-
cation, including community colleges; 
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‘‘(F) representatives of State and local 
workforce investment boards; 
‘‘(G) other organizations involved with the 
implementation and operation of programs 
under this title; and 
‘‘(H) community based organizations in-
volved with the implementation and operation of 
programs under this title. 
‘‘(3) 
MEETINGS
AND
ELECTRONIC
EX-
CHANGE.—The advice and recommendations de-
scribed in paragraph (2) may be obtained through 
such mechanisms as regional meetings and electronic 
exchanges of information.’’. 
SEC. 213. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ADULT EDUCATION, 
LITERACY, AND WORKPLACE SKILLS. 
Section 242 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9252) is amended— 
(1) by striking the section heading and insert-
ing the following ‘‘NATIONAL
INSTITUTE
FOR 
ADULT
EDUCATION, LITERACY, AND
WORK-
PLACE SKILLS’’; 
(2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the 
following: 
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‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the National Insti-
tute for Adult Education, Literacy, and Workplace Skills 
is to— 
‘‘(1) provide national leadership regarding adult 
education and family literacy; 
‘‘(2) coordinate adult education, literacy, and 
workplace skills services and policy; and 
‘‘(3) serve as a national resource for adult edu-
cation, literacy, and workplace skills programs by— 
‘‘(A) providing the best and most current 
information available; 
‘‘(B) providing national leadership on the 
use of technology for adult education; and 
‘‘(C) supporting the creation of new ways 
to offer adult education, literacy, and workplace 
skills services of proven effectiveness.’’; 
(3) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Na-
tional Institute for Literacy’’ and inserting 
‘‘National Institute for Adult Education, Lit-
eracy, and Workplace Skills’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘sepa-
rate’’ and inserting ‘‘independent’’; and 
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘Na-
tional Institute for Literacy Advisory Board’’ 
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mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with BILLS