20 USC 9402 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 9402.

Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

Caregiver

(2)

Child care provider

(3)

Early learning

(4)

Early learning program

The term “early learning program” means—

(A)

a program of services or activities that helps parents, caregivers, and child care providers incorporate early learning into the daily lives of young children; or

(B)

a program that directly provides early learning to young children.

(5)

Indian tribe

(6)

Local Council

(7)

Locality

(8)

Parent

(9)

Poverty line

(10)

Regional Corporation

(11)

Secretary

(12)

State

(13)

Training

The term “training” means instruction in early learning that—

(A)

is required for certification under State and local laws, regulations, and policies;

(B)

is required to receive a nationally or State recognized credential or its equivalent;

(C)

is received in a postsecondary education program focused on early learning or early childhood development in which the individual is enrolled; or

(D)

is provided, certified, or sponsored by an organization that is recognized for its expertise in promoting early learning or early childhood development.

(14)

Young child

(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(1) [title VIII, § 803], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–81.)

cite as: 20 USC 9402