“ It is the policy of the United States to use existing Federal programs that serve adults, including new Americans, to strengthen literacy skills, improve opportunities for postsecondary education and employment, and facilitate participation in American life. ”

“ As used in this order:
(a) ‘‘agency’’ means an executive agency as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, other than the Government Accountability Office; and (b) ‘‘adult education’’ means teaching or instruction below the postsecondary level, for individuals who are 16 years of age or older, designed to provide: (i) mastery of basic education skills needed to function effectively in society; (ii) a secondary school diploma or its equivalent; or (iii) the ability to speak, read, or write the English language. Sec. 3. Establishment of Interagency Adult Education Working Group. ”

“ A member of the Working Group may designate, to perform the Working Group or Working Group subgroup functions of the member, any person who is a part of the member’s agency and who is either an officer of the United States appointed by the President or a member of the Senior Executive Service. ”