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Laws & Guidance
https://octae.ed.gov/aefla/laws-guidance
Section 202 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) states that the purpose of the program is to--Assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills for employment and economic self-sufficiency;Support the educational and skill achievement of parents and family members to participate in the educational development of their children and improve economic opportunities for families;Assist immigrants and English learners in improving their English and math proficiency and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; andAssist incarcerated individuals in strengthening their knowledge and skills to promote successful re-entry into society. As title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and one of six corePrison Education Programs
https://octae.ed.gov/aefla/correctional-education/prison-education-programs
The FAFSA Simplification Act passed on Dec. 27, 2020 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 made important changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), including the restoration of Pell Grant for students incarcerated in federal or state penal institutions and students who are subject to involuntary commitments. The law ties Pell Grant Eligibility to enrollment in an eligible prison education program (PEP). In addition, it creates a new definition of a “prison education program” and adds specific requirements for approval, reporting, oversight, and evaluation of such programs. The provisions of the FAFSA Simplification Act related to incarcerated students, have an effective date of July 1, 2023. PrisonWIOA
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/wioa
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the primary federal law governing workforce development, education, and job training programs in the United States.
DAEL Communications / GovDelivery Resource
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/dael-communications-govdelivery-resource
Guidance on DAEL communication tools and GovDelivery usage.
Explains how DAEL disseminates information and how stakeholders can manage subscriptions and communications.
LINCS Federal Initiatives
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/lincs-federal-initiatives
The U. S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), Division of Adult Education and Literacy funds initiatives to advance adult education and to improve teacher quality
