The 2023 graduating class of Carroll County Adult Education poses for a photo outside the First Congregational Church of Ossipee's Family Center. (WYATT BERRIER PHOTO)
Co-Chair of the NH Adult Education Directors Alliance Deanna Strand spoke to the Sun about funding cuts to the state's adult education programs on Wednesday. (COURTESY PHOTO)
The 2023 graduating class of Carroll County Adult Education poses for a photo outside the First Congregational Church of Ossipee's Family Center. (WYATT BERRIER PHOTO)
Co-Chair of the NH Adult Education Directors Alliance Deanna Strand spoke to the Sun about funding cuts to the state's adult education programs on Wednesday. (COURTESY PHOTO)
State Sen. Mark McConkey (R-Freedom) said adult education has always been a top priority. (FILE PHOTO)
CONCORD — An adult education program that allows people over 21 to get their high school diplomas and helps teens who struggle in a traditional classroom is facing steep cuts in funding from both the state and federal government.
NH Adult Education Directors Alliance co-chair Deanna Strand told the Sun on Wednesday: “Basically, what’s happening is the New Hampshire Legislature essentially eliminated from the House budget the line item that funds the adult high school diploma program.”
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