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Educational Level

The amount of formal education an individual has completed which is documented by the certificates or degrees or the equivalent the person has earned or the number of years of education the person has received.

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School Dropouts

Students who have left school without completing their course of study and earning their diploma, degree or other certificate of graduation.

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Functional Illiteracy

Individuals whose ability to read, write and/or understand basic mathematics is not sufficient to secure and maintain employment or participate fully in those aspects of community life that require these skills.

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Students

Individuals who are enrolled in classes or courses of study in schools, colleges or universities. Included are students in the formal education system (preschool through university and beyond) as well as adults who are receiving instruction in basic academic skills, supplementing their previous education or training or exploring new interests.

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The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.


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