How many jail education programs are there in California, and what governs program operation?
Pursuant to E.C. sections 1900 through 1905, the county board of supervisors and county superintendent of schools may establish classes for adults in correctional facilities (jails) for the purpose of providing instruction in civics, vocational training, literacy (adult basic education, General Educational Development diploma, English as a second language, health, homemaking, and technical and general education). Currently, there are 33 jail education programs funded by Budget Act Item 158, which allows for the collection of adult a.d.a. apportionments to maintain classes. Funds are also appropriated to maintain classes for adults in corrections (halfway houses and jails) pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (Title II), Section 225 (Title 20, U.S. Codes). In 2004-05, there are 28 WIA, Title II, Section 225 programs in California.
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