RE: Adult Education Recommendation 38

I have been in adult education for 14 years.  I have been a teacher, a student, and an administrator.  I have worked at large and small adult schools.  One thing is certain - our adult population is as diverse as our youth population and one educational delivery system will never meet the needs of all students. 
 As Californians we should pride ourselves in the fact that we have over 13 diverse delivery systems for adult education.  This insures a variety of course offerings, modes of instruction, and multiple facilities providing access to students in the most remote areas.  A "remote area" does not have to be geographically remote.  For many students with transportation limitations, the educational facility down the street from their residence or workplace is essential.  Adult education providers offer classes in a multitude of locations from office buildings to association clubhouses, from church fellowship halls to school cafeterias, from hospitals to technology centers, and the list continues.  Why?  Because these facilities are accessible to adult students and cost effective.  If we begin to limit the agencies that provide educational opportunities, we also limit student access.  My fear is that one state agency cannot possibly tap into all student needs and utilize a vast array of facilities.  It is administratively challenging and expensive.  
Perhaps we should only fix what's broken and leave the other functioning parts alone.