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This article analyzed results presented in the reports on the regional and local education policy. On the basis of these studies, author of article wants to recognize, how the adult education is presented in educational policy at the local community. Education in local communities, especially the education of adults, competes with other areas of socio - economic development. Position of adult education in local communities depends on local development policy. Determinants of this policy are included in the planning documents such as strategies for local development and educational strategies. It is important to strengthen adult education in local educational policy, because now, this policy is focused mainly on the children and adolescents.