# Title 67 — Public Instruction, Superintendent of

## Article 67-17 — Adult Education Programs

## Chapter 67-17-01 — Adult Education Programs

### § 67-17-01-01. Purpose.

The purpose of adult education is to provide academic instruction and education services
below the postsecondary level that increases an individual's ability to:
1. Read, write, and speak English and perform mathematics necessary to attain a secondary
school diploma or its equivalent;
2. Transition to postsecondary education and training; and
3. Obtain employment.
History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-26-02, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-26
### § 67-17-01-02. Plan.

The program is conducted under a detailed plan prepared and administered by the department of
public instruction, job service north dakota, and vocational rehabilitation. The plan is identified as the
North Dakota state plan for adult education and it is incorporated by reference into these rules. The
state plan is developed by the department of public instruction, job service north dakota, and vocational
rehabilitation under the guidance provided by and is approved by the United States department of
education. The state plan outlines how the state partners will administer the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act HR 803; (Pub. L. 113-128). Copies of the state plan are available from the department
of public instruction. The local programs will also submit student data and other required reports by the
state and the United States department of education.
History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-26-02, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-26
### § 67-17-01-03. Federal approval and funding.

Unless otherwise specified in these rules, the eligibility to participate in the adult education program
is governed by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Pub. L. 113-128) and other procedures
embodied in relevant federal notices and policy memos. The local programs must conform to other

federal lawfully issued regulations and policies relating to the federal program. Terms used in this
chapter have the same meaning as the same terms when used in federal adult education regulations
and policies. The department of public instruction will announce its intent to provide funding for adult
education programs. The announcement will be made through newspapers, the internet, direct mailings
to existing programs, and other means that may be available.
History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-26-02, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-26
### § 67-17-01-04. Local applicants.

The local education agencies, public agencies, community-based organizations, agencies
responsible for corrections education, postsecondary education institutions, and institutions that serve
educationally disadvantaged adults which wish to develop and implement an adult education program
may apply. The applications must be prepared according to the criteria prepared by the department of
public instruction. The criteria for application development are contained in the North Dakota state plan
for adult education under section 67-17-01-02.
History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-26-02, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-26
### § 67-17-01-05. Review of applications.

A review committee of not less than three individuals will be selected by the North Dakota
workforce development council (who may delegate to the department of public instruction). The review
committee will use the application review criteria developed by the department of public instruction. The
review criteria are part of the state plan for adult education under section 67-17-01-02. Upon
completion of its review, the committee will forward its recommendations for approval and funding to
the superintendent of public instruction who will publicly announce the approved applications and
grants through direct communication with the applicants and newspapers.
History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-26-02, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-26
### § 67-17-01-06. Funding.

Grants may be awarded for single or multiple years. The funding cycle begins July first and ends
June thirtieth. The amount of funding to be awarded to the applicants will be based on a review of their
application and their ability to meet specific criteria outlined in the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (Pub. L. 113-128).
History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-26-02, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-26
### § 67-17-01-07. Charge for services.

Local agencies may charge adults enrolled in adult education programs.
History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-26-02, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-26

### § 67-17-01-08. Reporting.

Each grantee must submit student data and other required federal and state reports to the
department of public instruction as required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Pub. L.
113-128) and outlined in the North Dakota state plan for adult education under section 67-17-01-02.
History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-26-02, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-26
