The purpose of adult education and literacy services is to: (1) assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self–sufficiency; (2) assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain the education and skills necessary: (i) to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and (ii) to lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family; (3) assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in the transition to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways; and (4) assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners by: (i) improving their English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills; (ii) improving mathematics skills; and (iii) acquiring an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship.
Maryland Legal Code