In formulating the State plan, the SEA shall—
(a)
Meet with and utilize the State advisory council, if a council is established under section 332 of the Act and § 461.50 ;
(b)
After providing appropriate and sufficient notice to the public, conduct at least two public hearings in the State for the purpose of affording all segments of the public, including groups serving educationally disadvantaged adults, and interested organizations and groups, an opportunity to present their views and make recommendations regarding the State plan;
(c)
Make a thorough assessment of—
(1)
The needs of adults, including educationally disadvantaged adults, eligible to be served as well as adults proposed to be served and those currently served by the program; and
(2)
The capability of existing programs and institutions to meet those needs; and
(d)
State the changes and improvements required in adult education to fulfill the purposes of the Act and the options for implementing these changes and improvements.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1830-0026)
Code of Federal Regulations
(Authority:
20 U.S.C. 1206a(a)(1)
and (2), (b))