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 112 STAT. 1068 PUBLIC LAW 105-220—AUG. 7, 1998 (10) Integration of literacy instruction and occupational skill training, and promoting linkages with employers. (11) Linkages with postsecondary educational institutions. (b) COLLABORATION. —In carrying out this section, eligible agencies shall collaborate where possible, and avoid duplicating efforts, in order to maximize the impact of the activities described in subsection (a). (c) STATE-IMPOSED REQUIREMENTS.—Whenever a State or outly- ing area implements any rule or policy relating to the administration or operation of a program authorized under this subtitle that has the effect of imposing a requirement that is not imposed under Federal law (including any rule or policy based on a State or outlying area interpretation of a Federal statute, regulation, or guideline), the State or outlying area shall identify, to eligible providers, the rule or policy as being State- or outlying areaimposed. 20 USC 9224. SEC. 224. STATE PLAN. (a) 5-YEAR PLANS.— (1) IN GENERAL. —Each eligible agency desiring a grant under this subtitle for any fiscal year shall submit to, or have on file with, the Secretary a 5-year State plan. (2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR APPLICATION.—The eligible agency may submit the State plan as part of a comprehensive plan or application for Federal education assistance. (b) PLAN CONTENTS. —In developing the State plan, and any revisions to the State plan, the eligible agency shall include in the State plan or revisions— (1) an objective assessment of the needs of individuals in the State or outlying area for adult education and literacy activities, including individuals most in need or hardest to serve; (2) a description of the adult education and literacy activities that will be carried out with any funds received under this subtitle; (3) a description of how the eligible agency will evaluate annually the effectiveness of the adult education and literacy activities based on the performance measures described in section 212; (4) a description of the performance measures described in section 212 and how such performance measures will ensure the improvement of adult education and literacy activities in the State or outlying area; (5) an assurance that the eligible agency will award not less than one grant under this subtitle to an eligible provider who offers flexible schedules and necessary support services (such as child care and transportation) to enable individuals, including individuals with disabilities, or individuals with other special needs, to participate in adult education and literacy activities, which eligible provider shall attempt to coordinate with support services that are not provided under this subtitle prior to using funds for adult education and literacy activities provided under this subtitle for support services; (6) an assurance that the funds received under this subtitle will not be expended for any purpose other than for activities under this subtitle;

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