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State Plan NM FY26 - Original Submission Page of 55 77 EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The Educational Program was designed to offer academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual' s ability to read, write, and speak in English and perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent; transition to postsecondary education and training; and obtain employment. Such programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE), basic literacy, and high school equivalency. EPB students in the E&T program at CNM have access to all the Wellness CNM benefits, including access to food pantries and cabinets on 5 CNM campuses, free clinical counseling, community navigation, and healthcare support. It also includes direct basic needs, such as clothing, food, baby supplies, housing goods, and emergency and transitional housing. There are no limit of hours or academic terms a student can access the Wellness CNM program. In New Mexico, there are no minimum instructional hour requirements to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) credential like the GED or HiSET; instead, you must pass four separate subject tests (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math) and score at least 145 on each to earn the credential. The focus is on mastering the content through studying, not on accumulating a certain number of hours A participant must actively participate in the component to avoid being disenrolled. They must comply with all the institution’s program rules including meeting with provider representatives at a minimum once a month to ensure they are attending class and receiving support services for tutoring, financial assistance to pay for classes, transportation services and anything else the participant may need that’s approved under 7 CFR 273.7(d)(4). • Classes are offered online and in-person at multiple CNM campuses. • Both in-person and online classes are for five weeks. There are two, five-week sessions in each term. • There are no scheduled meeting days or times for online classes. This means participants can work on the material when their schedule allows as long as they meet deadlines and required learning hours. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. Homeless Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans 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. The criteria for participating in the Education Program component are as follows: • Basic computer literacy • Basics Email Knowledge • Basic Knowledge on web-based programs. • Basic Reading Skills • Basic Writing Skills