| Legislative Reference: |
3-15.12 of School Code |
| FY98 |
$210,000 |
| FY99 |
$210,000 |
| FY00 |
$210,000 |
| FY01 |
$210,000 |
| FY02 |
$210,000 |
| FY03 |
$210,000 |
| FY04 |
$210,000 |
| FY05 |
$210,000 |
| FY07 |
$210,000 |
| FY08 |
$210,000 |
| FY09 |
$210,000 |
| FY10 |
$210,000 |
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| 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. |
