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    Statewide Regional Programs - GED Testing (state)

    Division Name: Community & Family Partnerships
    FY97 $0
    FY98 $210,000
    FY99 $210,000
    FY00 $210,000
    FY01 $210,000
    FY02 $210,000
    FY 03 $210,000
    FY 04 $210,000
    $ Change $0
    % Change 0.0%
    Legislative Reference: 3-15.12 of School Code
    Leadership Goal: 2
    Program Goal: Increase the number of students transitioning to post-secondary education and a career while simultaneously maintaining the current rate structure to ensure the GED Testing Program is available to adults in need of secondary credential.
    Purpose: Subsidizes application fees for individuals taking the GED test and offset the increased cost of test battery rental and electronic scoring.
    Population and
    Service Levels:
    Approximately 40,000 candidates take the GED each year.
    Reimbursement/
    Distribution Method
    Contract with the American Council of Education
    Performance Measures
    & Activities
    Sixty-two percent of those completing the test battery will meet the state requirements for passing and will receive the GED credentials.



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