The department shall develop a state plan for adult education, which shall be a document containing: (1) current needs assessment data, (2) statements of the policies, procedures, regulations, and program activities contemplated for carrying out the intent of this chapter, and (3) prevailing or anticipated budgetary and fiscal conditions applicable to it. The state plan also shall contain all the elements prescribed by the federal Adult Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1201 et seq., the federal Vocational Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq., and other applicable federal laws, and any amendments to it, extensions of it, or successor legislation. The state plan shall be renewed every three (3) years, and may be amended or updated annually. The plan and any renewals, amendments, or updates of it shall be subject to approval by the commission, commissioner, and the board. History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 416, § 1.
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