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- Program-specific Requirements for Adult Education and Family Literacy Act ProgramsThe Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the following as it pertains to Adult Education and Literacy programs under title II, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
d. 2. Describe How the State Will Fund, in Accordance with the Requirements of Title Ii, Subtitle C, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Services and How the Funds Will Be Used for Those Services.
Current Narrative:
LCTCS’ full and open competition will be consistent with the standards of Subpart C, CFR 200.319. All eligible providers will be allowed direct and equitable access to apply and compete for grants or contracts. LCTCS will adhere to all State and Louisiana WIOA Combined Plan laws in regards to awarding grant funds and the expenditure of public funds. During the initial period of the grant submission process, any eligible agency that contacts LCTCS with an interest in participating will be provided the information needed.
LCTCS uses the considerations specified in section 231 of WIOA to fund eligible providers by incorporating each of the considerations into the narrative portion of the application. Applicants must provide narrative detail to demonstrate how they will meet each consideration.
Funds will be used to support the operational expenses of local IELCE programs, including teacher salaries and benefits, classroom supplies, textbooks, and other AEFLA allowable expenditures, to carry out instruction in English language acquisition, workforce preparation activities and civics education. LCTCS will issue guidance and technical assistance to eligible providers on how to co-enroll participants in occupational training, when appropriate.