§ 15.1-26-01 — Definitions - Adult and adult basic and secondary education

For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Adult" means any individual who is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.
2. "Adult basic and secondary education" means:
a. Instructional services for adults who:
(1) Do not have the basic literacy skills necessary to function effectively in
society;
(2) Do not have a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary
education; or
(3) Have not reached a level of education equivalent to that required for a
certificate of graduation to be issued.
b. Education for adults whose inability to speak, read, or write English is a
substantial impairment of their ability to obtain or retain employment
commensurate with their ability.