HB 14-1085 Summary

• Creates the Adult Education and Literacy Grant Program to provide state funding to local education providers participating in workforce development partnerships that help eligible adults gain basic literacy and numeracy skills.

• Establishes the Adult Education and Literacy Grant Fund with an initial appropriation of $960,000 for fiscal year 2014-2015 to support program implementation and grants to qualified providers.

• Requires grant applicants to be active members of workforce development partnerships that include at least one local education provider, one postsecondary education/training provider, and one workforce development provider.

• Directs the State Board of Education to award grants based on factors including percentage of minority students served, area population lacking high school diplomas, percentage of students receiving public assistance or unemployed, and provider track record of success.

• Repeals the existing Family Literacy Education Grant Program effective July 1, 2014, transferring any remaining funds to the new Adult Education and Literacy Grant Fund.