§8607-B. Program oversight
1.
Guidelines.
The department shall adopt and maintain clear, transparent and consistent guidelines for the use of state funds for adult education programs to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with state goals.
[PL 2025, c. 722, §3 (NEW).]
2.
Stakeholder input.
Prior to finalizing its budget, the department shall biennially convene a stakeholder group to provide the department with input on statewide goals for adult education, funding priorities and statewide program improvements. The stakeholder group must include, but is not limited to:
A.
One or more members that serve as directors of adult education programs in the State;
[PL 2025, c. 722, §3 (NEW).]
B.
One or more members representing a statewide adult education professional association;
[PL 2025, c. 722, §3 (NEW).]
C.
One or more members that serve as adult education instructors in the State; and
[PL 2025, c. 722, §3 (NEW).]
D.
One or more members representing adult education students.
[PL 2025, c. 722, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 722, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2025, c. 722, §3 (NEW).