Budget Amendment ID: FY2014-S3-358-R1

Redraft EDU 358

College Transition Services

Mr. Downing and Ms. Clark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, <w:p><w:r><w:t xml:space="preserve">by inserting after item 7066-0025 the following item:

"xxxx-xxxx For adult college transition services focused on low-income and entry-level workers, provided that said funds shall be awarded competitively by the Board of Higher Education to adult basic education providers, including Local Education Agencies, Community-Based Organizations, community colleges and correction facilities with recognized success in bridging academic gaps of underserved populations and resulting in their college entrance, retention and success.  Provided further, that program awardees shall report on attendees' successful transition to college, and that the program shall deliver to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education, not later than February 15, 2014, an evaluation of the program and its impact on student achievement, particularly as it relates to closing achievement gaps; and provided further, that funds may be expended through August 31, 2014 to allow for summer programming...…$100,000"