### Question
How does the law define adult with limited literacy skills?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 351a*, **adult with limited literacy skills** is defined as:

> an adult whose minimal skills in reading, writing, or computation or in performing basic arithmetical computations preclude the individual from functioning in society without assistance from others

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 351a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION**

