This bill establishes a five-year pilot program aimed at funding adult education programs for residents in specific communities, particularly those with low high school graduation rates. The program will be administered by the Commissioner of Education and will provide State support for approved adult high school programs that offer educational opportunities in career and technical fields to individuals without a high school diploma. Starting in the 2020-2021 school year, school districts operating these programs will receive $1,500 in State aid for each eligible pupil enrolled, with the aid amount increasing annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Additionally, the bill mandates that by January 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Education must submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature detailing the outcomes of the pilot program. This report will include data on the number of pupils receiving State aid, those who obtained a locally-issued, State-endorsed diploma, the number of school districts that developed approved adult education programs during the pilot, and a recommendation on whether the program should be made permanent statewide.