Law & Policy

A three-pan scale

The Adult Education system is Minnesota is defined, regulated, and supported by:

  • Federal law (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or WIOA);
  • State statute; and
  • Policies developed by Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Adult Education staff

More about Law & Policy

Federal Law & Guidance

Access resources related to WIOA, AEFLA, NRS, and other federal level guidance and resources relevant to Adult Education.

State Statute

Find links to Minnesota state statutes that apply to Adult Education.

Minnesota Adult Education Policies

Access Minnesota Adult Education policy documents, which define requirements and expectations not specifically addressed in federal law or state statute.