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- Program-specific Requirements for Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Programs
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the following as it pertains to adult education and literacy programs and activities under title II of WIOA, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
Section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)
In the text box below, describe the steps the applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, its Federally-assisted program for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs provide the information to meet the requirements of Section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), consistent with the following instructions posted at https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/gepa427.doc.
Current Narrative:
MODIFICATION/REPLACED:
Local programs will be required to describe the steps they will take to ensure equitable access to Title II activities for participants with race, national origin, color, disability, or age barriers. For state-funded professional development activities, accommodations will be made as appropriate to ensure equitable access.
The state will ensure local programs receive opportunities for professional development in complying with GEPA requirements by providing information and mandatory training during at least one State Director meeting on an annual basis. In addition, access to national webinars and technical assistance regarding accommodations, technology accessibility, and other student support promising practices will be provided for instructional and program staff.
State staff will be required adhere to the same expectations and participate in the annual professional development opportunities described above. In addition, state staff will participate in monthly meetings in which diversity, equity, and inclusion are included. Annual discrimination training will also be required for state staff.