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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Basic education services are defined as academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level that increase the mandatory E&T participant’s ability to: • Read, write, and speak English. • Perform math or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or equivalent. • Transition to post-secondary education and training. • Obtain employment (WIOA Title II sec. 203). Allowable education activities may include, but are not limited to: • Adult basic education; • Remedial education; • High school completion or General Educational Development; and • English lessons for speakers of other languages. The LWDB staff do not directly provide these services but rather refer individuals to community partners who specialize in education activities. Mandatory E&T participants assigned to education components, to include online classes, may be allowed one hour of study time for each hour of class time completed, as long as verification is provided for the actual class time spent. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Mandatory work registrants ages 18-59 Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. Lack of functional literacy and numeracy skills and basic computer skills. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 1/28/26, 11:18 AM State Plan FL FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-flfy26stateplan//index.html 62/99