118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1268Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act

A bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education.

Education
Introduced Apr 25, 2023
Last action Apr 25, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Center for Education Statistics, and the National Center for Education Research to collect data and carry out research on (1) successful state and local adult education and literacy activities that result in increased literacy, numeracy,  and educational attainment for adult learners; (2) effective indicators for the progress of adult learners; and (3) access to, and opportunities for, adult education, including digital literacy skills development. The bill also requires the institute to draw on the expertise of adult educators when developing policies and priorities relating to adult education. Finally, the bill requires...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
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Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.