; and (5) in paragraph (31), as redesignated by paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking and after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (G) individuals who are basic skills deficient, as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. . 4. Accountability Section 113(b)(2) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2323(b)(2) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), and (F), as subparagraphs (D), (E), (F), and (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) Core indicators of performance for career and technical education students at the adult education level Each eligible agency may identify in the State plan core indicators of performance for career and technical education students at the adult education level that are valid and reliable, and that include, at minimum, measures of each of the following: (i) Student attainment of challenging career and technical skill proficiency, including student achievement on technical assessments that are aligned with industry-recognized standards, if available and appropriate. (ii) The eligibly entity’s performance on the indicators of performance described in section 116(b)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. . 5. State plan Section 122 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2342 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A)— (A) in clause (xi), by striking and after the semicolon; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (xiii) the State director of adult education; and ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , adult education programs, after local educational agencies ; (II) in clause (i), by inserting , adult education, after secondary education ; (III) in clause (iii), by striking and after the semicolon