Editorial Notes
References in Text

The 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, July 26, 1990, 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 Provisions

A 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, title X, § 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.

Amendments

2019—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 Amendment

Pub. 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.