North Dakota Code 15.1-26-01 – Definitions – Adult and adult basic and secondary education
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For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 15.1-26-01
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. “Adult” means any individual who is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.
2. “Adult basic and secondary education” means:
a. Instructional services for adults who:
(1) Do not have the basic literacy skills necessary to function effectively in society; (2) Do not have a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education; or
(3) Have not reached a level of education equivalent to that required for a certificate of graduation to be issued.
b. Education for adults whose inability to speak, read, or write English is a substantial impairment of their ability to obtain or retain employment commensurate with their ability.