The Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation, has prepared this report in response to the Skilled Iowa and Job Creation Fund legislation related to the state appropriation for Adult Basic Education and Adult Education Literacy (AEL) Programs (260C.50). This report was coordinated by the Department with the assistance of Iowa's 15 community colleges. As defined by Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, adult education enables adults to: (1) become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency; (2) obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and (3) complete a secondary school education. Adult education's history of responding to learners' needs is addressing the skill gap and economic demands of Iowa's workforce. Whether a learner's goals are related to personal improvement, family literacy, further training, or employment, undereducated adults in Iowa need a system that provides clear pathways and support. This report includes and compares AEL financial allocations, expenditures, and performance for the fiscal years 2018 and 2019. The financial allocations for the fiscal year 2019 include state-appropriated funds for adult education and literacy as well as for ESL programs. [For the 2018 report, see ED593362.]