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Adult Education and Workforce Development Enhancement Act

This act aims to strengthen adult education and workforce development programs by introducing new definitions for digital and information literacy skills and establishing college and career navigators. It increases authorized funding and expands access to educational services, including through public libraries, to help citizens acquire the qualifications needed for the job market and daily life.
Key points
Introduction of college and career navigators in one-stop centers and libraries to assist individuals with educational and career planning.
Increased authorized funding amounts for adult education programs for fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Introduction of definitions for digital and information literacy skills into the act.
Enabling public libraries to offer workforce development services and serve as partners in the one-stop system.
Implementation of pilot performance accountability systems based on innovative indicators.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5202
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2022-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Adult Education WORKS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5202.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of college and career navigators in one-stop centers and libraries to assist individuals with educational and career planning.
  • Increased authorized funding amounts for adult education programs for fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
  • Introduction of definitions for digital and information literacy skills into the act.
  • Enabling public libraries to offer workforce development services and serve as partners in the one-stop system.
  • Implementation of pilot performance accountability systems based on innovative indicators.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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