### Question
Can you define what adult education means?


### Answer
**Adult education** is defined as the following in *29 U.S.C. § 3272*:

> academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual's ability to—


(A) 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

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3272*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY > SUBCHAPTER II-ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY**

