Unless otherwise specified, in this chapter:
The term "administration", when used with respect to an eligible agency or eligible recipient, means activities necessary for the proper and efficient performance of the eligible agency or eligible recipient's duties under this chapter, including the supervision of such activities. Such term does not include curriculum development activities, personnel development, or research activities.
The term "all aspects of an industry" means strong experience in, and comprehensive understanding of, the industry that the individual is preparing to enter.
The term "area career and technical education school" means-
The term "articulation agreement" means a written commitment-
The term "career and technical education" means organized educational activities that-
The term "career and technical student organization" means an organization for individuals enrolled in a career and technical education program that engages in career and technical education activities as an integral part of the instructional program.
An organization described in subparagraph (A) may have State and national units that aggregate the work and purposes of instruction in career and technical education at the local level.
The term "career guidance and academic counseling" means guidance and counseling that-
The term "career pathways" has the meaning given the term in section 3102 of title 29.
The term "charter school" has the meaning given the term in section 7221i of this title.
The term "cooperative education" means a method of education for individuals who, through written cooperative arrangements between a school and employers, receive instruction, including required rigorous and challenging academic courses and related career and technical education instruction, by alternation of study in school with a job in any occupational field, which alternation-
The term "credit transfer agreement" means a formal agreement, such as an articulation agreement, among and between secondary and postsecondary education institutions or systems that grant students transcripted postsecondary credit, which may include credit granted to students in dual or concurrent enrollment programs or early college high school, dual credit, articulated credit, and credit granted on the basis of performance on technical or academic assessments.
The term "CTE concentrator" means-
The term "CTE participant" means an individual who completes not less than one course in a career and technical education program or program of study of an eligible recipient.
The term "Director" means the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences.
The term "dual or concurrent enrollment program" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "early college high school" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "educational service agency" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "eligible agency" means a State board designated or created consistent with State law as the sole State agency responsible for the administration of career and technical education in the State or for the supervision of the administration of career and technical education in the State.
The term "eligible entity" means a consortium that includes the following:
The term "eligible institution" means-
The term "eligible recipient" means-
The term "English learner" means-
The term "evidence-based" has the meaning given the term in section 7801(21)(A) of this title.
The term "Governor" means the chief executive officer of a State.
The term "high school" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "in-demand industry sector or occupation" has the meaning given the term in section 3102 of title 29.
The terms "Indian" and "Indian Tribe" have the meanings given the terms "Indian" and "Indian tribe", respectively, in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
The term "individual with a disability" means an individual with any disability (as defined in section 12102 of title 42).
The term "individuals with disabilities" means more than 1 individual with a disability.
The term "industry or sector partnership" has the meaning given the term in section 3102 of title 29.
The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of this title.
The term "local educational agency" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "local workforce development board" means a local workforce development board established under section 3122 of title 29.
The term "non-traditional fields" means occupations or fields of work, such as careers in computer science, technology, and other current and emerging high skill occupations, for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25 percent of the individuals employed in each such occupation or field of work.
The term "outlying area" means the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
The term "out-of-school youth" has the meaning given the term in section 3102 of title 29.
The term "out-of-workforce individual" means-
The term "paraprofessional" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
Subject to subparagraph (B), the term "pay for success initiative" means a performance-based grant, contract, or cooperative agreement awarded by a State or local public entity (such as a local educational agency) to a public or private nonprofit entity-
The term "pay for success initiative" does not include any initiative that-
The term "postsecondary educational institution" means-
The term "professional development" means activities that-
The term "program of study" means a coordinated, nonduplicative sequence of academic and technical content at the secondary and postsecondary level that-
The term "qualified intermediary" means a nonprofit entity, which may be part of an industry or sector partnership, that demonstrates expertise in building, connecting, sustaining, and measuring partnerships with entities such as employers, schools, community-based organizations, postsecondary institutions, social service organizations, economic development organizations, Indian tribes or Tribal organizations, and workforce systems to broker services, resources, and supports to youth and the organizations and systems that are designed to serve youth, including-
The term "recognized postsecondary credential" has the meaning given the term in section 3102 of title 29.
The term "secondary school" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Education.
The term "specialized instructional support personnel" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "specialized instructional support services" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "special populations" means-
The term "State", unless otherwise specified, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each outlying area.
The term "support services" means services related to curriculum modification, equipment modification, classroom modification, supportive personnel (including paraprofessionals and specialized instructional support personnel), and instructional aids and devices.
The term "tribally controlled college or university" has the meaning given the term in section 1801(a) of title 25.
The term "tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution" means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of this title, except that subsection (a)(2) of such section shall not be applicable and the reference to Secretary in subsection (a)(5) of such section shall be deemed to refer to the Secretary of the Interior) that-
The term "Tribal organization" has the meaning given the term "tribal organization" in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
The term "universal design for learning" has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.
The term "work-based learning" means sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in real workplace settings, to the extent practicable, or simulated environments at an educational institution that foster in-depth, firsthand engagement with the tasks required in a given career field, that are aligned to curriculum and instruction.
20 U.S.C. § 2302
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTThe Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, referred to in par. (20)(F), is Pub. L. 93-638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2203, which is classified principally to chapter 46 (§5301 et seq.) of Title 25, Indians. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5301 of Title 25 and Tables.Act of April 16, 1934, referred to in par. (20)(F), is act Apr. 16, 1934, ch. 147, 48 Stat. 596, popularly known as the Johnson-O'Malley Act, which is classified generally to section 5342 et seq. of Title 25, Indians. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5301 of Title 25 and Tables. The Social Security Act, referred to in par. (36)(B)(i)(II), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Part A of title IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (§601 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in par. (38)(B), is title VI of Pub. L. 91-230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§1400 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of this title and Tables.The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in par. (38)(B)(ii), is Pub. L. 93-112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, which is classified generally to chapter 16 (§701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in par. (38)(B)(ii), is Pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§12101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of Title 42 and Tables.
PRIOR PROVISIONSA prior section 2302, Pub. L. 88-210, §3, as added Pub. L. 105-332, §1(b), Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3077; amended Pub. L. 107-110, §1076(k), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2091, related to definitions, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 109-270.Another prior section 2302, Pub. L. 88-210, §3, as added Pub. L. 98-524, §1, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2437; amended Pub. L. 100-418, title VI, §§6131(b), 6134(b), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1511, 1512; Pub. L. 101-392, §3, Sept. 25, 1990, 104 Stat. 756, authorized appropriations for fiscal years 1991 to 1995 to carry out former subchapters I to IV of this chapter, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 105-332.
AMENDMENTS2019-Par. (20)(B). Pub. L. 116-6 inserted ", except that, for the purpose of section 2352 of this title, the term 'recognized postsecondary credential' as used in this subparagraph shall not include a baccalaureate degree" after "associate degree".2018- Pub. L. 115-224, §7(1), (2), struck out pars. (10) defining "displaced homemaker", (16) defining "individual with limited English proficiency", (23) defining "postsecondary education tech prep student", (24) defining "school dropout", (25) defining "scientifically based research", (26) defining "secondary education tech prep student", and (32) defining "tech prep program" and redesignated other pars. throughout section to accommodate pars. repealed and added by Pub. L. 115-224 so as to maintain alphabetical order of defined terms.Par. (2). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(3), struck out ", including information as described in section 2328 of this title" before period at end.Par. (3)(B). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(4)(A), substituted "3 different fields that are available to all students, especially in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations" for "5 different occupational fields to individuals who are available for study in preparation for entering the labor market". Par. (3)(D). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(4)(B), substituted "not fewer than 3 different occupational fields" for "not fewer than 5 different occupational fields".Par. (5)(A)(i). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(5)(A)(i), amended cl. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (i) read as follows: "provides individuals with coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions;".Par. (5)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(5)(A) (ii), substituted "or a recognized postsecondary credential, which may include an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree" for ", an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree".Par. (5)(B). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(5)(B), inserted ", work-based, or other" after "competency-based", struck out "general" before "employability skills", and substituted "supports the development of" for "contributes to the" and semicolon for period at end.Par. (5)(C), (D). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(5)(A) (iii), (C), added subpars. (C) and (D). Par. (7)(A). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(6)(A), substituted "(and, as appropriate, parents and out-of-school youth)" for "(and parents, as appropriate" and "future;" for "future; and" and inserted "exploration opportunities" after "regarding career awareness". Par. (7)(B). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(6)(B), substituted "provides information to students (and, as appropriate, parents and out-of-school youth) with respect to career options, financial aid, job training, secondary and postsecondary options (including associate and baccalaureate degree programs), dual or concurrent enrollment programs, work-based learning opportunities, early college high schools, financial literacy, and support services, as appropriate; and" for "provides information with respect to career options, financial aid, and postsecondary options, including baccalaureate degree programs." Par. (7)(C). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(6)(C), added subpar. (C).Par. (8). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(7), added par. (8).Pars. (11) to (16). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(8), added pars. (11) to (16).Par. (19). Pub. L. 115-224, §7(9), added par. (19).Par. (20). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (10), amended par. (20) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (20), which had been par. (13), consisted of subpars. (A) to (F) defining "eligible institution".Par. (21). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (11), inserted "an Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or Tribal educational agency" after "service agency,".Pars. (22), (23). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (12), added pars. (22) and (23). Pars. (25) to (27). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (13), added pars. (25) to (27).Par. (29). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (14), added par. (29).Par. (32). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (15), added par. (32).Par. (33). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (16), substituted "such as careers" for "including careers".Pars. (35) to (38). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (17), added pars. (35) to (38).Par. (39)(C). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (18), substituted "other skilled training" for "apprenticeship".Pars. (40) to (43). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (19), added pars. (40) to (43).Pars. (46), (47). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (20), added pars. (46) and (47).Par. (48)(B). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (21)(A), substituted "low-income youth and adults" for "foster children".Par. (48)(E). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (21)(B), added subpar. (E) and struck out former subpar. (E) which read as follows: "displaced homemakers; and".Par. (48)(F). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (21)(C), substituted "English learners;" for "individuals with limited English proficiency."Par. (48)(G) to (I). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (21)(D), added subpars. (G) to (I).Par. (50). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (22), inserted "(including paraprofessionals and specialized instructional support personnel)" after "supportive personnel". Par. (52)(A). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (23)(A), substituted "Indian Tribe or Indian Tribes" for "Indian tribe or Indian tribes".Par. (52)(D). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (23)(B), substituted "Tribal" for "tribal" and inserted "or tribal lands" after "reservations".Pars. (53) to (55). Pub. L. 115-224, §7 (24), added pars. (53) to (55). 2015-Par. (8). Pub. L. 114-95, §9215(n)(1)(A), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7221i of this title.Par. (11). Pub. L. 114-95, §9215(n)(1)(B), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of this title. Par. (19). Pub. L. 114-95, §9215(n)(1)(C), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of this title.Par. (27). Pub. L. 114-95, §9215(n)(1)(D), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of this title. 2008-Par. (33). Pub. L. 110-315 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 1801(a) of title 25.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2019 AMENDMENTPub. L. 116-6, div. H, title II, §201(b), Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 475, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on July 1, 2019, as if included in the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Public Law 115-224)."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2018 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 115-224 effective July 1, 2019, see section 4 of Pub. L. 115-224, set out as a note under section 2301 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2015 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 114-95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114-95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.