15-234. Appropriations for adult education;
eligibility; supplemental fees; definition
A. Any appropriation made to the state board of education or department of
education for the purposes of adult education may be expended for costs to the department
of activities related to adult education including the costs of operating the division of
adult education. In addition, any of the monies may be allocated to an adult education
provider as provided in subsections B and C of this section.
B. An adult education provider which offers a course of study for adult education
under section 15-232 is eligible for allocation of funds pursuant to subsection C of this
section from the state board of education if the district or county offering such course
meets all applicable standards established under rules of the state board.
C. The state board of education may allocate from its available appropriation for
adult education any amount it deems appropriate for the use of an eligible adult
education provider to compensate for costs of conducting the course of study of adult
education based on an application which shall include a budget and other criteria as
established by the state board of education. This application must be approved by the
state board of education prior to the commencement of classes or courses of study if the
applicant wishes to be compensated. Compensation shall be limited to the approved amount
in the application.
D. An adult education provider that offers a course of study for adult education
pursuant to section 15-232 may charge supplemental fees to adults who are eligible to
participate in the adult education program. Any supplemental fees charged for adult
education programs shall be approved by the department of education prior to the
imposition of the fees. Adult education providers shall conspicuously post information on
the supplemental fee structure and shall provide advance written notice to all program
participants of any changes to the approved fee structure at least ninety days prior to
taking effect. Any supplemental fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall only be
used to support and expand adult education instruction not to supplant existing state and
federal funding. The department of corrections shall not charge supplemental fees
pursuant to this subsection.
E. For the purposes of this section, "adult education provider" means a school
district, community college district, correctional facility or community-based
organization, an institution serving educationally disadvantaged adults, or any other
institution that receives public funds to provide adult education services.
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