# Plain Language Summary: Investing in Digital Skills Act

This bill updates federal job training and adult education programs to officially recognize digital skills as a core part of what adults need to learn. Right now, when the government funds adult education programs—like classes for people who need to improve their reading, writing, or math skills—digital literacy isn't formally listed as a priority. This bill fixes that by adding digital skills to the official list of things these programs should teach alongside traditional literacy.

The practical effect is that adult education programs across the country can now use federal funding to teach people how to use computers, navigate the internet, use email, work with common software programs, and develop other technology skills they need for jobs and daily life. This matters because many jobs today require at least basic computer skills, and many adults—especially older workers or those who didn't grow up with technology—lack these abilities. The bill also specifically mentions that digital literacy programs can help parents learn technology skills so they can better support their children's education, recognizing that digital skills are now essential for participating in school and society.

The bill doesn't create new funding or programs—it simply clarifies that existing federal workforce and adult education dollars can be spent on digital skills training. This gives states and local organizations more flexibility to design programs that combine traditional literacy instruction with technology training, making it easier for adults to get the skills they need to compete in today's job market. For people struggling to find work or advance in their careers, this means more opportunities to access digital training through established adult education channels.