Adult Education Block Grant Program

Added to Programs No Longer Administered by the California Department of Education (CDE) on January 8, 2025.

This information is for historical purposes only and it is possible that information contained here may not be current.

Background

Time Period:
Approximately 2015–16 through 2017–18

Applicable statutes/regulations:
Education Code Section 84912

Source of Appropriation/Budget Act Item:
Budget Act Item 6870-201-0001

Program description:
The Adult Education Block Grant Program provided adult education funding to county offices of education, school districts, and regional consortia to support specified programs:

1. Elementary and secondary basic skills, including classes required for a high school diploma;
2. Programs for immigrants eligible for educational services in citizenship, English as a second language, and workforce preparation;
3. Programs for adults, including older adults, for entry or reentry into the workforce;
4. Programs for adults, including older adults, to develop knowledge and skills to assist elementary and secondary school children to succeed academically;
5. Programs for adults with disabilities;
6. Short term career technical educational programs with high employment potential;
   

SACS Resource/Revenue Codes:
6391 / 8590

Flexibility:
N/A