Sec. 116. Definitions
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In this subtitle: The term career pathway has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). The term community college means a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate’s degree, including 2-year tribally controlled colleges under section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c ) and public 2-year State institutions of higher education.
The term dual or concurrent enrollment program 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 early college 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 eligible student means a student who— enrolls in a community college after the date of enactment of this Act; or is enrolled in a community college as of the date of enactment of this Act; attends the community college on not less than a half-time basis; is maintaining satisfactory progress, as defined in section 484(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091(c) ), in the student’s course of study; qualifies for resident tuition, as determined by the State or Indian Tribe; and is enrolled in an eligible program described in section 114(b)(2).
An otherwise eligible student shall lose eligibility 3 calendar years after first receiving benefits under this subtitle. The term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term (without regard to capitalization) in section 102(2) of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 ( 25 U.S.C. 5130(2) ). The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ).
The term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning as described in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). 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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