For an individual who has not received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency, this is defined as education related to a specific occupation, job, or job offer. This may include Adult Basic Education (ABE) which is basic and remedial education designed to help an individual achieve a basic literacy level (i.e. the equivalent of an eighth grade education), and English as a Second Language (ESL), and other courses designed to provide the knowledge and skills for specific occupations or work settings. General Educational Development (GED) can be counted when it is required as a prerequisite for employers or an occupation.
ABE and ESL courses can count as stand-alone activities, but must be combined with a core activity.
Participants must be in good standing and making good or satisfactory progress using the educational institution’s standards. There must be demonstrated progress using a qualitative measure, such as grade point average, and a quantitative measure, such as a time frame within which the individual is expected to complete his/her educational program. The Self-Sufficiency Contract must detail the qualitative and quantitative elements. Daily supervision is required.
For information on study time that can count as actual hours of participation in this component, see 468-000-307.
For information on minimum hours of participation for minor parents and dependent children, see 468 NAC 2-020.01A3.
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