Protect Adult Education Funding
The House has released its Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bill, and, unfortunately, as last year, it proposes eliminating adult education funding.
While disappointing, this bill is not the last word on funding. It is important to remember that strong participation in advocacy by staff, students, volunteers, and donors helped Congress reject a similar proposal last year. The Senate still needs to release a draft appropriations bill — which included level funding for adult education in FY 2026 — and then both chambers will deliberate final FY 2027 funding levels in the coming months.
We have proven before that advocacy works, and it is once again time to urge Members of Congress to preserve and increase funding for adult education.
Let our elected officials know why our programs are important to you. Need some inspiration? Here are a few words from our students.
- “Literacy Pittsburgh means support, opportunity, and a new start for me.”
- "Literacy is a powerful tool for success. Whether you want to build confidence in reading, writing, or speaking, learning English can open doors to better jobs, education, and daily life.
- “Literacy Pittsburgh was the light in the midst of the storm. They really care, and the staff – even on my bad days – were like, ‘You can still do this.’ “
Literacy Pittsburgh (formerly Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council) helps create better lives through learning. Recognized as a national leader in adult and family literacy, Literacy Pittsburgh is the largest provider of adult basic education in Allegheny and Beaver Counties. Last year, Literacy Pittsburgh helped more than 4,000 individuals acquire the skills needed to reach their fullest potential in life and participate productively in their communities. Literacy Pittsburgh provides free, personalized instruction in workforce readiness, high school diploma test preparation, digital literacy, English language learning, math, reading, and family literacy through one-to-one and small class instruction. Founded in 1982, it serves local adults through numerous neighborhood locations and its Downtown Pittsburgh Learning Center.
