Instructions:Read each of the following web page statements (written for a public audience) and provide your best estimate as to the readability grade level (K-30). Once you have completed all 5 estimates, check the actual readability level using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level in Word or an online grade-level readability checker. Is the actual readability too high, too low, or just right for the intended audience?

DOT:When applying for any license, permit, duplicate license, renewal, or nondriver ID, you must prove your age and identity. If you are under 18 years old and not married, you must furnish a primary form of ID, a secondary form of ID, a verification of a Social Security number, and a parent's/guardian's consent form. The Social Security card may be used for secondary ID AND proof of a Social Security number. The consent form proves permission from your parent or guardian to drive and is required even if you have a valid operator's license from another state. You can get the form at any Iowa driver's license station.

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Department of Public Health: The division of Acute Disease Prevention and Emergency Response provides support, technical assistance, and consultation to local public health agencies, hospitals, emergency medical service programs, and local health care providers regarding infectious diseases, disease prevention and control, injury prevention and control and public health and healthcare emergency preparedness and response. Additionally, the Bureau of Information Management resides within this division providing all IT support for the department.

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Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP):Under Federal Priority of Services regulations, Veterans and Eligible Spouses are entitled to preferential services for qualified training programs funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. Specially trained Workforce Advisors, themselves all disabled Veterans, work with Veterans recently separated from military service or with barriers to employment. Barriers may include disabilities incurred while on active duty, substance abuse, convictions, work history, and others that could hinder their ability to obtain suitable employment.

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GV University, Admissions Welcome: Choosing a college can be a confusing process for students and families, but also an exhilarating one. In these pages is information that may help you, as the parent or other family member of a college-bound student, participate fully in the process and be informed. Your students will find information particular to them on our Admissions site,www.admissions.grandview.edu. You'll also want to explore our academic offerings and support services, so be sure to click through to check out Academics.

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GV Information for Families: We're glad you're browsing the Grand View site. In this section, you'll find information that may answer many of the questions parents and family members of current students have. You'll also want to visit many other areas of the Grand View site for information that families are interested in, such as athletics, tuition, housing, and activities. Most information that is specifically for current students is housed on myView, Grand View's intranet, and is available to students with a password.

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