Definitions

In this Act: (1) ESEA terms The terms dual or concurrent enrollment program, early college high school, educational service agency, four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, local educational agency, secondary school, and State have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means an institution of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies (which may be an educational service agency). Such partnership may also include other entities, such as nonprofit organizations or businesses and schools in juvenile detention centers. (3) Institution of higher education 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). (4) Low-income student The term low-income student means a student counted under section 1124(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6333(c)). (5) Recognized postsecondary credential The term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education.