HB2373 proposes amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the Community College Adult Education Workforce Development Program. The bill allows schools within the program to receive funding for each adult learner, regardless of whether they have a high school diploma or equivalency, provided the learner enrolls in the program, participates in integrated education and training, and pursues academic skills development related to adult education and literacy activities. It also expands the program's study and support services to include academic instruction aligned with adult education and literacy activities, leading to a high school diploma, equivalency diploma, or an industry-recognized credential, community college certificate, or degree.

Additionally, the bill specifies that program schools must use funds to enhance or expand existing adult education programs and services and for adult learners to participate in an adult education program that offers academic instruction and credentials or degrees. It also requires the inclusion of the number of community college certificates earned by enrolled adult learners in the program's annual report. The bill includes technical and conforming changes and becomes effective on the general effective date. A new provision requires the Department of Education to post all instructional time models on its website, including any impact on school funding. The current law allowing up to 40% of instructional time in a remote setting without impacting funding remains unchanged.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-901.08
House Engrossed Version: 15-901.08