Sec. 13503. Definitions

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In this subtitle: The term career and technical education has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ). The term dual or concurrent enrollment program has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ), except that the postsecondary courses of such program shall offer career and technical education. The term eligible entity means a partnership among the following:

A State. One or more local educational agencies. One or more public institutions of higher education. One or more private sector entities. The term first generation college student has the meaning given the term in section 402A(h)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11(h)(3) ). The term four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). The term high school has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ).

The term immediate college enrollment rate means the percentage of individuals ages 16 to 24— who graduate from high school or complete a graduate educational development test prior to October of a calendar year; and who enroll in a two- or four-year institution of higher education in the fall of such calendar year. The term institution of high education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). The term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ).

The term mentoring means a structured, managed program in which children are appropriately matched with screened and trained adult volunteers for one-on-one relationships, involving meetings and activities on a regular basis, intended to meet, in part, the child's need for involvement with a caring and supportive adult who provides a positive role model. The term private sector entity means an entity owned, controlled, and managed by a private individual or enterprise, including a for-profit business, nonprofit organization, charity, or labor organization.

The term registered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. The term State has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1003 ).

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