CHAPTER 23
ADULT EDUCATION
[Prior to 9/7/88, see Public Instruction Department[670] Ch 34]
281—23.1(260C) Planning process.
	23.1(1) Basis. A state plan for adult education shall be developed as required by federal legislation. The plan shall be in such detail as the state director of education shall prescribe. Current federal rules and regulations shall be followed in developing the state plan.
	23.1(2) State advisory council. A state advisory council shall be established for adult education as determined by the director of the department of education and shall be appointed by the director and composed of 15 members, one from each community college district representing a cross section of the population of the state. The council shall meet at regularly scheduled times. The actual cost of meals and lodging for the advisory council shall be paid by the department of education. Expenses for travel will be reimbursed at the allowable state rate. Each meeting shall be open to the public.
	23.1(3) Participatory planning committee. The department of education shall involve a participatory planning committee in the development of the plan. The participatory planning committee shall include representatives of various agencies, groups, and organizations. The state plan shall provide for the selection of representatives and the manner in which the representatives will be involved in the development of the state plan. If the participatory planning committee is not able to agree upon a final plan, the department of education shall make the final decision. The state plan shall include notation of recommendations rejected and the reason for the rejection.
281—23.2(260C) Final plan. The final plan after approval by all parties concerned shall be implemented statewide. A copy of the final plan shall be made available to all individuals in the state upon request to the department of education.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 260C.1.
[Filed 3/27/81, Notice 2/4/81—published 4/15/81, effective 5/20/81]
[Filed 8/19/88, Notice 6/29/88—published 9/7/88, effective 10/12/88]
[Filed 1/14/94, Notice 10/27/93—published 2/2/94, effective 3/9/94]