FLUENT Act

The Secretary shall require each family literacy provider receiving a grant under this Act to meet culturally appropriate and competent outcome measures described in the application of the provider under section 4, including outcome measures with respect to—

(1) acquisition of the English language, including improvement in academic achievement and academic language fluency and comprehension;

(2) literacy skills and building of the primary language;

(3) improved caregiving and life skills, such as communication and problem-solving skills;

(4) the improved ability of caregivers who are English language learners to effectively communicate and partner with school personnel at the preschool, elementary, or secondary school their children attend;

(5) improvement in the developmental skills and ability of the children to direct, regulate, and assess their own learning;

(6) increased caregiver participation in the education, interactive literacy activities, and home environments of their children to support the learning and growth of their children;

(7) improved general, cross-cutting abilities such as applied academic skills, critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, personal qualities, and skills in resource management, information use, systems thinking, and technology use; and

(8) measurable progress in caregiver workforce preparedness, including enrollment in or completion of workforce training programs, attainment of industry-recognized credentials, or increased awareness of workforce pathways.