Sec. 0.5. (a) As used in this chapter, “adult education and literacy activities” means instructional programs, learning activities, and services provided to an individual who is:

(1) at least sixteen (16) years of age;

(2) not:

(A) enrolled; or

(B) required by state law to be enrolled;

in high school; and

(3) deficient in basic skills.

     (b) Subsection (a)(3) includes an individual who:

(1) does not have a:

(A) high school diploma; or

(B) high school equivalency diploma;

(2) has not attained a level of education equivalent to a level of education described in subdivision (1); or

(3) is an English language learner.

     (c) For purposes of subsection (a), “instructional programs, learning activities, and services” includes one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Adult education.

(2) Literacy.

(3) Workplace adult education and literacy activities.

(4) Family literacy activities.

(5) Digital and computer literacy.

(6) English language acquisition activities.

(7) Integrated English literacy and civics education.

(8) Workforce preparation activities.

(9) Integrated education and training.

As added by P.L.157-2023, SEC.4.