The Investing in Digital Skills Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to formally recognize digital literacy and digital skills as essential components of adult education and workforce programs. The legislation updates the law's definitions and purposes to explicitly include digital skills training alongside traditional literacy education, ensuring that adults can develop the technological competencies needed for employment and economic stability. The bill also adds digital literacy activities for parents and families, recognizing that these skills support not just individual employment but also children's learning and broader participation in society. The bill affects workforce development programs and adult education providers funded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, though the text does not specify new appropriations or implementation timelines. By integrating digital skills into existing adult education frameworks, the bill aims to help a wider range of Americans gain the technical proficiency increasingly required in the modern economy.
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