Adult and Continuing Education Act of 1985

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Adult and Continuing Education Act of 1985 - Part A: Institutional Development - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, eligible institutions for specified types of programs relating to adult and continuing education. Sets forth application requirements. Sets forth authorized uses of funds awarded under this part. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1990 to carry out this part. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations for the distribution of part A funds, setting limits for the amount of each award and limits for the total awards per year to a single institution or consortia of institutions. Directs the Secretary to encourage the appropriate distribution of funds by geographic boundaries, taking into consideration population density. Limits single awards to a five-year period. Part B: Adult and Continuing Education Staff Development - Directs the Secretary to make grants from specified funds to eligible postsecondary institutions that have entered into an agreement with the Secretary to carry out an adult and continuing education staff development training program in accordance with specified requirements. Directs the Se…