Sec. 312.008. COUNCIL POWERS AND DUTIES

The council shall:

(1) study current research to assess the adult literacy needs in this state, including literacy needs relating to business and finance, workforce and technology, civics, and health and wellness;

(2) consult with key stakeholders to identify:

(A) barriers to improving literacy; and

(B) evidence-based best practices for improving literacy;

(3) review the status of the programs and services administered by each agency or entity represented on the council that promote literacy in an effort to coordinate efforts, align services, reduce redundancies, implement best practices, integrate support services, and improve accountability;

(4) build existing funding streams and identify additional state and federal funding sources available for the promotion of literacy in this state; and

(5) raise literacy awareness and engage community leaders in creative solution building for improving literacy in this state.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1024 , Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.