State library literacy and learning program

(a) In addition to its other duties, the board of education, through the state librarian, shall: (1) Provide for the establishment and ongoing operation of a literacy and lifelong learning program for the public libraries in the State; (2) Provide coordination and facilitation of the activities of literacy service providers and literacy programs in the public, private, and volunteer sectors; and (3) Develop public-private sector literacy partnerships for literacy program support. (b) The objectives of the literacy and lifelong learning program shall be to provide programmatic activities that promote intergenerational learning and well-being by improving parents' skills and attitudes toward education; increasing children's learning skills; enhancing parenting skills; and uniting adults and children in positive educational experiences. (c) The literacy and lifelong learning program shall not affect existing department of education programs relating to adult education as provided under sections 302A-432 to 302A-435.