

Districts with a community education program may also prepare a youth development plan to improve coordination of agencies that address the needs and develop the resources of youth in the community. Fees may be charged for community education programs. Districts establishing a community education program must provide for a citizens advisory council to advise the school administration on how best to use school facilities and community resources. Many publications are also available on the Internet at:Ģ Community, Early Childhood, and Adult Education Programs Community Education Programs Community Education Community education programs are intended to maximize the community s use of public schools and to expand the involvement of community members who have skills and knowledge to share. Copies of this publication may be obtained by calling This document can be made available in alternative formats for people with disabilities by calling or the Minnesota State Relay Service at 711 or (TTY). 7 Child Care Programs Adult Education Programs Miscellaneous Programs *Emily Adriaens, Fiscal Analyst in the House Fiscal Analysis Department, provided information related to program appropriations and formulas. Some of the specific programs included in this information brief are: community education, early childhood family education, health and developmental screening, school readiness, head start, school-age care, afterschool community learning grants, adult basic education, adult literacy grants, prekindergarten exploratory projects, child care assistance programs, child care services grants, and child care licensing. These programs provide a broad array of services including early childhood education, health, child care, and adult education.


Paul, MN Danyell Punelli, Legislative Analyst, * Updated: December 2010 Community, Early Childhood, and Adult Education Programs This information brief provides an overview of the community, early childhood, and adult education programs administered by the Minnesota Departments of Education and Human Services that are under the jurisdiction of the House education and health and human services committees. 1 INFORMATION BRIEF Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building St.
