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In this Act: (1) In general Except as otherwise specifically provided, any term used in this Act that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws. (2) Applicable Federal tax liability The term applicable Federal tax liability means liability for Federal taxes imposed under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including any penalties and interest on Federal taxes imposed under that Code. (3) Armed Forces The term Armed Forces has the meaning given the term armed forces in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. (4) DACA The term DACA means deferred action granted to an alien pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program announced by President Obama on June 15, 2012. (5) Disability The term disability has the meaning given such term in section 3(1) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102(1)). (6) Early childhood education program The term early childhood education program has the meaning given such term in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003). (7) Elementary school; high school; secondary school The terms elementary school, high school, and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (8) Immigration laws The term immigration laws has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). (9) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education — (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); and (B) does not include an institution of higher education outside of the United States. (10) Permanent resident status on a conditional basis The term permanent resident status on a conditional basis means status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis under this Act. (11) Poverty line The term poverty line has the meaning given such term in section 673 of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902). (12) Secretary Except as otherwise specifically provided, the term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (13) Uniformed services The term Uniformed Services has the meaning given the term uniformed services in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.