Investing in Digital Skills Act

This measure updates the federal adult education law to make digital skills a core goal. It adds “digital literacy skills” to the purpose of adult education so programs help people get the know-how they need for jobs, economic independence, and everyday life. It recognizes digital skills and digital literacy as key objectives under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

It also updates definitions so that literacy includes the ability to use digital technology well enough to function at work, at home as a parent or family member, and in the community.

• Who is affected: Adults in literacy and workforce education programs, and the organizations that run those programs.
• What changes: Digital skills become a named priority, and “literacy” is clarified to include using digital technology for work, family, and civic life .
• When: If enacted, these updates would amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to guide adult education efforts going forward.