Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 22 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Sub-Agency 000 - GENERAL › Chapter 031 - VERMONT ADULT EDUCATION RULES › Section 22 000 031 - VERMONT ADULT EDUCATION RULES

Current through June, 2024
Section 2401
				Statement of Purpose
These rules establish a state Adult Education Board to define
				  policies and oversee the development and operations of Department of Education
				  adult education programs in Vermont. These rules further clarify policies with
				  respect to the Adult Basic Education Program, Adult Diploma Program, Vermont
				  Literacy Resource Center, Adult Technical Education, Even Start, and General
				  Educational Development Program.
The purpose of Adult Education programs is to offer adults
				  the opportunity to acquire the level of education and technical training skills
				  necessary for active participation as family members, citizens and learners,
				  and for economic self-sufficiency. Adult Education programs seek to expand
				  educational opportunities and enable eligible adults to continue their
				  education to at least the level of secondary school completion.
Section 2402 Statutory Authority
16 VSA § 164,(7) and (13);
				  16 VSA §
											1049
Adult Education Act , P.L. 91-230 as amended from time to
				  time (
				  20
				  U.S.C. §
											1232(a)
				  );
45 C.F.R. Parts 166, 166a, 166b and 166c
Adult Technical Education,
				  16 VSA §
											1553
Even Start Family Literacy Program, 20 U.S.C. §
				  2741
State Literacy Resource Centers, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1205
				  a and 1208aa
Section 2403
				Definitions
Adult Education, as used in these rules, means the process
				  for the acquisition of skills and knowledge equivalent to that of secondary
				  education provided in a manner responsive to the unique needs of individual
				  learners, families and their communities.
Section 2404 Adult Education Board
There is hereby created a state adult education board which
				  shall be known as the "Vermont Adult Education Board" (hereinafter "Board").
				  The Board shall be appointed by the Vermont State Board of Education and shall
				  comprise at least nine and not more than fifteen members who represent a broad
				  spectrum of occupations, perspectives, interests and geographic locations
				  within the state and who possess a strong commitment to adult literacy but who
				  have no pecuniary or other interest which conflicts with or creates an
				  appearance of conflict with board responsibilities. Vermont Literacy Board
				  members in office on the effective date of these rules shall complete their
				  terms. Thereafter each vacancy shall be filled for a term of three years. Terms
				  of office shall begin on July 1. Members may be re-appointed.
Annually the Board shall elect one member to serve as chair
				  and one member to serve as vice-chair.
Committees and subcommittees may be appointed by the chair
				  and such committees and subcommittees may include non-Board members.
The Board shall develop an annual policy agenda in
				  consultation with the Commissioner, State Board of Education, parties
				  interested in adult education and the public. The policy agenda shall identify
				  new issues for study and action as well as ongoing work to be completed by the
				  Board.
Section 2405 Duties
				of the Vermont Adult Education Board
2405.1
				The Board under the direction of the Vermont State Board of Education shall
				exercise policy authority over and define the mission and plan of action for
				the following Department of Education Programs: Adult Basic Education, Adult
				Technical Education, Adult Diploma Program, General Educational Development
				Program, Even Start Program, and Vermont Literacy Resource Center.
2405.2 The Board shall report quarterly to
				the Vermont State Board of Education and more frequently, as requested, to the
				Commissioner of Education.
2405.3
				The Board shall propose to the State Board of Education and Commissioner
				methods to unify the Department of Education's adult programming into an adult
				education system related to public policy goals.
2405.4 The Board shall provide leadership and
				advocacy for adult education with policy makers, funders, providers, and the
				general public.
With respect to Adult Education Programs:
2405.5 For those programs identified in
				2405.1 that require a state plan, the Board shall conduct the necessary
				planning process.
2405.6 The Board
				shall oversee the development, refinement and conduct of the regional adult
				education "Request for Proposals" process, with the approval of the State Board
				of Education, for the distribution of state and federal funds. In so doing, the
				Board shall promote regional collaboration and ensure equitable access to
				services throughout Vermont.
2405.7
				The Board shall monitor progress of funded programs for fiscal and programmatic
				accountability and report thereon to the State Board of Education.