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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=450234116-26092001>Because of the size
and complexity of reconciling the House and Senate versions of the re-authorized
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) the conferees are releasing
agreements on the legislation sequentially - as these agreements are reached -
rather than all at once. Yesterday's conference meeting yielded agreements
on several sections affecting adult education. Christy Gullion of NIFL and
I have agreed to analyze different sections and post our findings on the NLA
bulletin board.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=450234116-26092001>I have just
completed an analysis of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers
agreements. The House version of the new ESEA allowed such Centers
to serve only school aged children. The Senate version allowed services to
families of enrolled children. I am happy to report that the House receded
to the Senate on this issue. Services to adult family members will be an
allowable activity. The Purpose section includes, "(3) offer families of
students enrolled in community learning centers opportunites for literacy and
related educational development."</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=450234116-26092001>This same phrase
also appears in the definition of a Community Learning
Center.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=450234116-26092001> There has been no decision yet about
a funding level for this program. Funds flow to state<SPAN
class=150372117-26092001> education agencies</SPAN> that in turn flow monies to
applicant LEAs, community based organizations, other public or private entities,
or consortia thereof. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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