Okla. Admin. Code § 780:35-1-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 780:35-1-1 - General Provisions

(a)Purpose. The rules of this subchapter have been adopted for the purpose of establishing standards, guidelines, allocation of funds, development of projects and applications, and the implementation of Adult Education and Family Literacy, Correctional and Institutional Education, and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education. These activities are designed to 1) assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency, 2) assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain the education and skills that are necessary to becoming full partners in the educational development of their children, and lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family 3) assist adults in obtaining a high school equivalency 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 in improving their reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in English, mathematics skills, and acquiring an understanding of the American system of Government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship.

(b)Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this Subchapter, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1)"Act" means the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( P.L. 113-118).

(2)"Adult education" means academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual's ability to a) read, write, and speak in English and perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma, b) transition to postsecondary education and training, and c) obtain employment.

(3)"Adult education program" means a local education agency,postsecondary institution, community-based or faith-based organization, corrections education agency a volunteer literacy organization, a public or private nonprofit agency, a library, a public housing authority, a nonprofit institution, a consortium or coalition of agencies, institutions, libraries, or authorities described previously, or partnership between an employer and entities described previously who are responsible for locally administering the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act grant.

(4)"Eligible Individual" means an individual who 1) is at least 16 years of age, 2) who is not currently enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under state law, and 3) who is basic skills deficient, does not have a high school equivalency diploma or its recognized equivalent and has not achieved an equivalent level of instruction, or is an English language learner.

(5)"High School Equivalency" (HSE) means a high school equivalency credential (GED, HiSET). The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) is the appointed entity in the State of Oklahoma, responsible for oversight and regulation of the High School Equivalency (HSE) program for high school equivalency examinations for adult populations. Effective July 1, 2014, the HiSET and GED High School Equivalency Examinations are authorized by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education to provide high school equivalency examinations that meet state requirements.

(6)"State educational agency" (SEA) means the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

Okla. Admin. Code § 780:35-1-1

Transferred from 210:10-9-1 by SB 1661 (2014), eff 7-1-14 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/11/2017

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022