§6369a. Indicators of program quality

Each State receiving funds under this part shall develop, based on the best available research and evaluation data, indicators of program quality for programs assisted under this part. Such indicators shall be used to monitor, evaluate, and improve such programs within the State. Such indicators shall include the following:

(1) With respect to eligible participants in a program who are adults-

(A) achievement in the areas of reading, writing, English language acquisition, problem solving, and numeracy;

(B) receipt of a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma;

(C) entry into a postsecondary school, job retraining program, or employment or career advancement, including the military; and

(D) such other indicators as the State may develop.

(2) With respect to eligible participants in a program who are children-

(A) improvement in ability to read on grade level or reading readiness;

(B) school attendance;

(C) grade retention and promotion; and

(D) such other indicators as the State may develop.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, §1210, as added Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §204(a)(2)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337 , 2681-409.)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1210 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 1212 and is classified to section 6370 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 6363, 6364, 6368 of this title.