In reviewing Table IV, it is interesting to note the increase of Basic Literacy participants in the years 1986-1989. These increases undoubtedly reflect Pennsylvania’s literacy legislation (Act 143, 1986) which provided state funds for literacy councils and promoted recruitment of basic literacy students. This is borne out in Table V by the fact that no Success Stories awards were presented to basic literacy students prior to 1986. Similarly, the emphasis on family literacy in 1996 encouraged the enrollment and Success Stories recognition of two participants who earned their GED diplomas while studying in Even Start classes.

Table V

Participant Distribution by Success Story Award Year