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2011 Literacy Texas GED Position Statement
Literacy Texas recognizes the challenges across the education system to produce a prepared workforce for the future needs of Texas. One of the most important steps for adults to move into a job with a living wage is passing the General Education Development (GED) Exam.
While
- Texas is last among states with regard to percentage of adults over age twenty-five with a high school diploma or GED, and
- the number of GED testing centers in Texas is insufficient and declining, and
- barriers to finding programs of study for the test of GED is limited in the State and
- there are long waiting lists in many sectors, and
- costs for taking the test range from $41 to $150 across the State, and
- other barriers to taking the GED such as limited Spanish testing and/or evening/weekend hours limit learners access,
Literacy Texas will make our position known to Texas State agencies such as TEA, TWC, and THECB as well as the Governor’s Office to increase access to GED classes and testing recognizing that this will result in greater employment statewide.
Literacy Texas advocates sharing of best practices in providing scholarships and other incentives for adults seeking to complete the GED be shared in appropriate venues.
Literacy Texas strongly advocates for changes in the State Rules for administering the GED test in Texas to increase access and reduce barriers.
May 19, 2011
