[GLC] Adult Education Bill of Rights

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Dear friends,
 
An Adult Education Bill of Rights has been  drafted, and we are planning to 
push it into legislation to be approved by NY  City Council.   This is only a 
first step!   The attached  and enclosed Bill of Rights is a draft, and is open 
to your suggestions.   Please look it over and ask your program or 
organization for  endorsement.  If you have questions, please contact me.   Be  well,
 
David Greene
718-964-8099
 
 
New York Bill of Rights for  
Adult Education 
We  believe that a sound basic education is necessary for all people, to 
enable them  to participate to their potential as workers, family members, and 
citizens.  We therefore believe that all people,  regardless of their age, have 
the right to a quality basic education.   
To  ensure that right,  
·        An  effective delivery system of adult basic education shall be 
instituted and  maintained in the State. This system shall meet professional 
standards for high  quality. 
·        This  system shall deliver instruction customized to the needs and 
interests of the  adults it serves.  Services will include basic  literacy, 
English as a second language, adult secondary education, computer  training, and 
vocational education.  
·        Adult  learners shall be included in decisions related to their 
education.  This shall include goal setting and program  evaluation. 
·        These  educational services shall be free and accessible in terms of 
scheduling and  location.  
·        Adult  learners shall have access to testing, evaluation and 
accommodation for learning  and/or other disabilities.  
·        Adult  learners shall be informed about the education choices 
available to them.   
    *   Adult learning sites shall be safe and  healthy locations
    *   Adult learners who do not speak English  shall be provided with 
quality translation/interpretation  services.
    *   Adult learners shall have access to  quality child care, 
transportation, and social services, so that they may take  full advantage of these 
learning  opportunities.
    *   Employers, unions, libraries, community  organizations, social 
service agencies, and other institutions shall be  encouraged to implement adult 
education services.  
    *   The First Amendment rights of adult  students shall not be abridged, 
but instead  encouraged and developed.  
    *   The leadership development and  organization of adult students shall 
be promoted in the interest of greater  participation in civic society.
    *   Public funds  shall be appropriated to support that delivery system 
and thereby fulfill the  constitutional mandate.

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