under this title before submission of a 5-year State 
plan under this section if the eligible agency is in a 
1-year program development period. 
‘‘(3) STAKEHOLDER
INVOLVEMENT.—The 5- 
year State plan shall be comprehensive in nature 
and developed and monitored by a planning group of 
all stakeholders in the State’s adult education and 
workforce development system. The stakeholders 
shall include— 
‘‘(A) the State agencies responsible for— 
‘‘(i) the State’s programs under this 
title and title I; 
‘‘(ii) the State program funded under 
part A of title IV of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); 
‘‘(iii) overseeing community colleges; 
‘‘(iv) elementary and secondary edu-
cation; 
‘‘(v) corrections; 
‘‘(vi) economic development; 
‘‘(vii) family literacy; and 
‘‘(viii) special services to immigrants; 
and 
‘‘(B) representatives of business and 
labor.’’; 
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(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) by striking paragraph (10) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(10) a description and strategy of how the eli-
gible agency will develop program strategies and co-
ordinate services, including guidance, counseling, 
mentoring, and other supports through public and 
private partnerships and creating transition strate-
gies with such elements as dual enrollment, cur-
ricular articulation, and high intensity instruction, 
for populations that include, at a minimum— 
‘‘(A) low-income students; 
‘‘(B) individuals with disabilities; 
‘‘(C) single parents and displaced home-
makers; and 
‘‘(D) individuals with multiple barriers to 
educational enhancement, including individuals 
with limited English proficiency;’’; 
(B) in paragraph (11), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon; 
(C) in paragraph (12), by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(13) a description of the knowledge and skills 
necessary for acceptance in postsecondary education 
and training; 
‘‘(14) an assurance that every local program 
area, as defined by the eligible agency, served by the 
eligible agency has at least 1 adult education pro-
gram that offers more than 1 option for earning a 
credential with value in the local employment market 
to students who do not yet have a secondary school 
diploma or its recognized equivalent and who are un-
likely to earn such diploma or equivalent in the short 
term, which option may include earning the creden-
tial through a partnership that includes a commu-
nity college or job training provider and may include 
earning the recognized equivalent of a secondary 
school degree in the process; 
‘‘(15) 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; 
‘‘(16) a description of the professional develop-
ment needs of adult education, literacy, and work-
place skills providers in the State; 
‘‘(17) a description of how the State will— 
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‘‘(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; 
‘‘(18) a description of how the State will carry 
out programs described in section 244, if the State 
is receiving a grant under such section; 
‘‘(19) 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; 
‘‘(20) 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 
‘‘(21) 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.’’; 
(3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the 
following: 
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‘‘(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 Center 
for Adult Education, Literacy, and Workplace Skills, 
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, and 
representatives of State boards or local boards; 
and 
‘‘(B) experts in the fields of adult edu-
cation, literacy, and workplace skills; 
‘‘(3) approve a State plan not later than 120 
days after receiving the plan, unless the Secretary 
makes a written determination, not later than 30 
days after receiving the plan, that the plan does not 
meet the requirements of this section or is incon-
sistent 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-
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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 
(4) by striking subsections (f) and (g). 
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 and se-
quential education and training programs; 
‘‘(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 
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(3) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(d) REPORT.—In addition to any report required 
under section 212(c), each eligible agency receiving a 
grant under section 211(b) shall annually prepare and 
submit to the Secretary a report on the progress, as de-
scribed in section 212(c)(1), of the eligible agency with 
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 and se-
quential education and training services, and serv-
ices assisting with the transition to postsecondary 
education, training, career pathways, or employ-
ment.’’. 
SEC. 211. LOCAL APPLICATION. 
Section 232 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9242) is amended— 
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(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: 
‘‘(3) a description of how the eligible provider 
will collect data for purposes of reporting perform-
ance 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-
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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 higher education, in-
cluding community colleges; 
‘‘(F) representatives of State boards and 
local 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.’’. 
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SEC. 213. NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION, LIT-
ERACY, 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
CENTER
FOR 
ADULT
EDUCATION, LITERACY, AND
WORK-
PLACE SKILLS’’; 
(2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the National Center 
for Adult Education, Literacy, and Workplace Skills es-
tablished under subsection (b) is to— 
‘‘(1) provide national leadership regarding adult 
education and family literacy; 
‘‘(2) coordinate adult education, literacy, and 
workplace skills services and policy; 
‘‘(3) serve as a national resource for adult edu-
cation, literacy, and workplace skills programs by— 
‘‘(A) providing the best and most accurate 
information available; 
‘‘(B) providing national leadership on the 
use of technology for adult education; 
‘‘(C) supporting the creation of new ways 
to offer adult education, literacy, and workplace 
skills services of proven effectiveness; 
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‘‘(D) providing effective practices for inte-
grated English literacy and civics education 
programs; and 
‘‘(E) providing effective practices for cor-
rections education; 
‘‘(4) collect and disseminate information on 
methods of advancing education and literacy that 
show great promise for adults eligible for services 
under this title; 
‘‘(5) provide policy and technical assistance to 
Federal, State, and local organizations for the im-
provement of adult education, literacy, and work-
place skills services; and 
‘‘(6) not later than 4 years after the date of en-
actment of the Adult Education and Economic 
Growth Act of 2013, conduct an evaluation and sub-
mit a report to the Interagency Group, the Com-
mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 
of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and 
the Workforce of the House of Representatives, on 
the effectiveness of programs funded under this title 
in achieving the purpose described in section 202, 
which evaluation and report shall include— 
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‘‘(A) a longitudinal study of outcomes for 
adult learners served under programs under 
this title; 
‘‘(B) an analysis of the adequacy of the 
performance measures described in section 212; 
and 
‘‘(C) recommendations for improved per-
formance measures and on how to improve pro-
gram effectiveness.’’; 
(3) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) in the first sentence, by striking 
‘‘National Institute for Literacy (in this 
section referred to as the ‘Institute’)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘National Center for Adult Edu-
cation, Literacy, and Workplace Skills (in 
this section referred to as the ‘Center’)’’; 
(ii) in the second sentence, by striking 
‘‘Institute’’ and inserting ‘‘Center’’; and 
(iii) in the third sentence, by striking 
‘‘the Institute’’ and inserting ‘‘the Center’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Institute’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘Center’’; and 
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(ii) by striking ‘‘separate’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘independent’’; 
(C) in paragraph (3)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘National Institute for 
Literacy Advisory Board’’ and inserting 
‘‘National Center for Adult Education, Lit-
eracy, and Workplace Skills Advisory 
Board’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘the Institute’’ and in-
serting ‘‘the Center’’; and 
(D) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘Insti-
tute’’ each place the term appears and inserting 
‘‘Center’’; 
(4) in subsection (c)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) in the matter preceding subpara-
graph (A), by striking ‘‘Institute’’ and in-
serting ‘‘Center’’; 
(ii) in subparagraph (A)— 
(I) in clause (iii), by striking 
‘‘and’’ after the semicolon; 
(II) in clause (iv), by inserting 
‘‘and’’ after the semicolon; and 
(III) by adding at the end the 
following: 
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‘‘(v) effective practices for integrated 
English literacy and civics education pro-
grams;’’; 
(iii) by striking subparagraph (D) and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘(D) to collect and disseminate informa-
tion on methods of advancing education and lit-
eracy that show great promise for adults eligi-
ble for services under this title;’’; 
(iv) by striking subparagraph (E) and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘(E) to provide policy and technical assist-
ance to Federal, State, and local organizations 
for the improvement of adult education, lit-
eracy, and workplace skills services;’’; 
(v) in subparagraph (F)(iii), by strik-
ing ‘‘Institute’’ and inserting ‘‘Center’’; 
(vi) in subparagraph (G), by inserting 
‘‘and integrated English literacy and civics 
education programs’’ after ‘‘workforce in-
vestment activities’’; 
(vii) in subparagraph (H), by striking 
‘‘and’’ after the semicolon; 
(viii) in subparagraph (I), by striking 
the period and inserting a semicolon; and 
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(ix) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(J) to carry out section 306 of the Adult 
Education and Economic Growth Act of 2013; 
and 
‘‘(K) not later than 4 years after the date 
of enactment of the Adult Education and Eco-
nomic Growth Act of 2013, to conduct an eval-
uation and submit a report to the Interagency 
Group, the Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce of 
the House of Representatives on the effective-
ness of programs funded under this title in 
achieving the purpose described in section 202, 
which evaluation and report shall include— 
‘‘(i) a longitudinal study of outcomes 
for adult learners served under programs 
under this title; 
‘‘(ii) an analysis of the adequacy of 
the performance measures identified in sec-
tion 212; and 
‘‘(iii) recommendations for improved 
performance measures and on how to im-
prove program effectiveness.’’; and 
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(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘Insti-
tute’’ each place the term appears and inserting 
‘‘Center’’; 
(5) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘Institute’’ 
each place the term appears and inserting ‘‘Center’’; 
(6) in subsection (e)— 
(A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘NATIONAL 
INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY ADVISORY BOARD’’ 
and inserting ‘‘NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADULT 
EDUCATION, 
LITERACY, 
AND
WORKPLACE 
SKILLS ADVISORY BOARD’’; 
(B) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ‘‘Na-
tional Institute for Literacy Advisory Board’’ 
and inserting ‘‘National Center for Adult Edu-
cation, Literacy, and Workplace Skills Advisory 
Board’’; and 
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘Insti-
tute’’ each place the term appears and inserting 
‘‘Center’’; 
(7) in subsection (f)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘Institute’’ each place the 
term appears and inserting ‘‘Center’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘Insti-
tute’s’’ and inserting ‘‘Center’s’’; 
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(8) in each of subsections (g), (i), and (j), by 
striking ‘‘Institute’’ and inserting ‘‘Center’’; 
(9) in subsection (k)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘Institute’’ each place the 
term appears and inserting ‘‘Center’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Insti-
tute’s’’ and inserting ‘‘Center’s’’; and 
(10) in subsection (l), by striking ‘‘Institute’’ 
each place the term appears and inserting ‘‘Center’’. 
SEC. 214. NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. 
Section 243 of the Adult Education and Family Lit-
eracy Act (20 U.S.C. 9253) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 243. NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. 
‘‘The Secretary shall establish and carry out a pro-
gram of national leadership activities to improve the qual-
ity and outcomes of adult education, literacy, and work-
place skills programs nationwide. Such activities— 
‘‘(1) shall include— 
‘‘(A) technical assistance, which may in-
clude— 
‘‘(i) assistance to eligible providers in 
developing and using certification systems, 
performance measures, and data systems 
for the improvement of adult education 
and literacy activities and workplace skills 
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