1. (a) A student eligible for education assistance shall:

   1. (1) Be at least 16 years of age;
   2. (2) Have math or reading scores below an 8.9 grade level; and

   3. (3) Be an individual who:

      1. a. Lacks sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable the individual to function effectively in society;
      2. b. Does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and has not achieved an equivalent level of education; or
      3. c. Is unable to speak, read, or write the English language.

2. (b) A student in adult basic education classes:

   1. (1) Shall be eligible for services in accordance with RSA 189:1-a;
   2. (2) Shall be provided instructional materials without cost; and
   3. (3) Shall not be charged fees or tuition.

Source. #2055, eff 6-16-82; ss by #2714, eff 5-16-84; ss by #4851, eff 6-25-90; EXPIRED 6-25-96 New. #6366, eff 10-30-96; ss by #7780, eff 10-19-02; ss by #9638, eff 1-20-10