Maryland § 11-805

§ 11-805.

    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.