Mr. Bosley of North Adams, Mr. Sanchez of Boston, Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, Ms. Wolf of Cambridge move that the bill be amended in section 2, by striking out item 7035-0002 and inserting in place thereof the following item:

“7035-0002 For grants to provide and strengthen adult basic education services, including reading, writing and mathematics, and English language learning, to a diverse network of organizations which have demonstrated commitment and effectiveness in the provision of such services, and that are selected competitively by the department of education; provided, that such grants shall support the successful transition of students from the most basic levels of literacy and English language proficiency to levels of skills and ability needed for parents to assume their role as full partners in their children’s education, as citizens, and to successfully transition to community college certificate and degree granting programs and employment opportunities and advancement in the workplace; provided further, that such grants shall be contingent upon satisfactory levels of performance as defined and determined by the department; provided further, that in no case shall grants be considered an entitlement to a grant recipient; provided further, that the department shall consult with the community colleges, workforce boards and other service providers in establishing and implementing content, performance and professional standards for adult basic education programs and services; provided further that these funds will be used to expand access to these services, reduce the waiting lists for such services and better connect these services to skills and occupational training including workplace based and worker education programs and pathways to higher education, integrated family literacy and family support and citizenship preparation; and provided further that not more than 7.5 per cent of the funds appropriated herein may be expended for administrative purposes ................................................ 35,000,000”