r/title-29-LABOR wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 29 defines, in section order.
“individual with a barrier to employment” applies in that section
The terms “core program”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “local area”, “local board”, “one-stop operator”, “outlying area”, “State”, “State board”, and “supportive services” have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Education provider
“local area” applies in that section
The terms “core program”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “local area”, “local board”, “one-stop operator”, “outlying area”, “State”, “State board”, and “supportive services” have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Education provider
“local board” applies in that section
The terms “core program”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “local area”, “local board”, “one-stop operator”, “outlying area”, “State”, “State board”, and “supportive services” have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Education provider
“one-stop operator” applies in that section
The terms “core program”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “local area”, “local board”, “one-stop operator”, “outlying area”, “State”, “State board”, and “supportive services” have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Education provider
“outlying area” applies in that section
The terms “core program”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “local area”, “local board”, “one-stop operator”, “outlying area”, “State”, “State board”, and “supportive services” have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Education provider
“participating partnership” applies in that section
The term “participating partnership” means a partnership— (A) evidenced by a written contract or agreement; and (B) including, as members of the partnership, a local board receiving a subgrant under subsection (d) and 1 or more of the following: (i) The eligible entity. (ii) A treatment provider. (iii) An employer or industry organization. (iv) An education provider. (v) A legal service or law enforcement organization. (vi) A faith-based or community-based organization. (vii) Other State or local agencies, including counties or local governments. (viii) Other organizations, as determined to be necessary by the local board. (ix) Indian Tribes or tribal organizations. (5) Program participant
“program participant” applies in that section
The term “program participant” means an individual who— (A) is a member of a population of workers described in subsection (e)(2) that is served by a participating partnership through the pilot program under this section; and (B) enrolls with the applicable participating partnership to receive any of the services described in subsection (e)(3). (6) Provider of peer recovery support services
“provider of peer recovery support services” applies in that section
The term “provider of peer recovery support services” means a provider that delivers peer recovery support services through an organization described in section 290ee–2(a) of title 42 . (7) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor. (8) State workforce agency
“State” applies in that section
The terms “core program”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “local area”, “local board”, “one-stop operator”, “outlying area”, “State”, “State board”, and “supportive services” have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Education provider
“State board” applies in that section
The terms “core program”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “local area”, “local board”, “one-stop operator”, “outlying area”, “State”, “State board”, and “supportive services” have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Education provider
“State workforce agency” applies in that section
The term “State workforce agency” means the lead State agency with responsibility for the administration of a program under chapter 2 or 3 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq., 3171 et seq.). (9) Substance use disorder
“substance use disorder” applies in that section
The term “substance use disorder” has the meaning given such term by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. (10) Treatment provider
“supportive services” applies in that section
The terms “core program”, “individual with a barrier to employment”, “local area”, “local board”, “one-stop operator”, “outlying area”, “State”, “State board”, and “supportive services” have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Education provider
“treatment provider” applies in that section
The term “treatment provider”— (A) means a health care provider that— (i) offers services for treating substance use disorders and is licensed in accordance with applicable State law to provide such services; and (ii) accepts health insurance for such services, including coverage under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); and (B) may include— (i) a nonprofit provider of peer recovery support services; (ii) a community health care provider; (iii) a Federally qualified health center (as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C.
“Tribal entity” applies in that section
The term “Tribal entity” includes any Indian Tribe, tribal organization, Indian-controlled organization serving Indians, Native Hawaiian organization, or Alaska Native entity, as such terms are defined or used in section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3221 ). (b) Pilot program and grants authorized (1) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall carry out a pilot program to address economic and workforce impacts associated with a high rate of a substance use disorder.
“adjusted income” applies in that section
The term “adjusted income” has the meaning given the term in section 1437a(b) of title 42 . (2) Applicant
“applicant” applies in that section
The term “applicant” means an eligible entity that has submitted an application under subsection (c). (3) Eligible entity
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means a public or private nonprofit agency or organization (including a consortium of such agencies or organizations), including— (A) a community-based organization; (B) a faith-based organization; (C) an entity carrying out activities under this subchapter, such as a local board; (D) a community action agency; (E) a State or local housing development agency; (F) an Indian tribe or other agency primarily serving Indians; (G) a community development corporation; (H) a State or local youth service or conservation corps; and (I) any other entity eligible to provide education or employment training under a Federal program (other than the program carried out under this …
“homeless individual” applies in that section
The term “homeless individual” means a homeless individual (as defined in section 12473(6) of title 34 ) or a homeless child or youth (as defined in section 11434a(2) of title 42 ). (5) Housing development agency
“housing development agency” applies in that section
The term “housing development agency” means any agency of a State or local government, or any private nonprofit organization, that is engaged in providing housing for homeless individuals or low-income families. (6) Income
“income” applies in that section
The term “income” has the meaning given the term in section 1437a(b) of title 42 . (7) Indian; Indian tribe
“Indian” applies in that section
The terms “Indian” and “Indian tribe” have the meanings given such terms in section 5304 of title 25 . (8) Low-income family
“Indian tribe” applies in that section
The terms “Indian” and “Indian tribe” have the meanings given such terms in section 5304 of title 25 . (8) Low-income family
“low-income family” applies in that section
The term “low-income family” means a family described in section 1437a(b)(2) of title 42 . (9) Qualified national nonprofit agency
“qualified national nonprofit agency” applies in that section
The term “qualified national nonprofit agency” means a nonprofit agency that— (A) has significant national experience providing services consisting of training, information, technical assistance, and data management to YouthBuild programs or similar projects; and (B) has the capacity to provide those services. (10) Registered apprenticeship program
“registered apprenticeship program” applies in that section
The term “registered apprenticeship program” means an apprenticeship program— (A) registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the “National Apprenticeship Act”; 50 Stat. 664 , chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.); and (B) that meets such other criteria as may be established by the Secretary under this section. (11) Transitional housing
“transitional housing” applies in that section
The term “transitional housing” has the meaning given the term in section 11360(29) 1 of title 42. (12) YouthBuild program
“YouthBuild program” applies in that section
The term “YouthBuild program” means any program that receives assistance under this section and provides disadvantaged youth with opportunities for employment, education, leadership development, and training through the rehabilitation (which, for purposes of this section, shall include energy efficiency enhancements) or construction of housing for homeless individuals and low-income families, and of public facilities. (c) YouthBuild grants (1) Amounts of grants The Secretary is authorized to make grants to applicants for the purpose of carrying out YouthBuild programs approved under this section.
“existing program” applies in that section
The term “existing program” means a program, designed to promote employee ownership, that exists on the date on which the Secretary is carrying out a responsibility authorized under this section. (2) Initiative
“Initiative” applies in that section
The term “Initiative” means the Employee Ownership Initiative established under subsection (b). (3) New program
“new program” applies in that section
The term “new program” means a program, designed to promote employee ownership, that does not exist on the date on which the Secretary is carrying out a responsibility authorized under this section. (4) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor. (5) State
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” has the meaning given the term under section 3102 of this title . (b) Employee Ownership Initiative (1) Establishment The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Labor an Employee Ownership Initiative to promote employee ownership. (2) Functions In carrying out the Initiative, the Secretary shall— (A) support within the States existing programs designed to promote employee ownership; and (B) facilitate within the States the formation of new programs designed to promote employee ownership.
“covered State” applies in that section
The term “covered State” means a State that enacted State laws described in paragraph (2). (2) Prior consistent State laws
“prior consistent State laws” applies in that section
The term “prior consistent State laws” means State laws, not inconsistent with the Job Training Partnership Act or any other applicable Federal law, that took effect on September 1, 1993 , September 1, 1995 , and September 1, 1997 .
“adult education” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “adult education” means academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual’s ability to— (A) read, write, and speak in English and perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent; (B) transition to postsecondary education and training; and (C) obtain employment. (2) Adult education and literacy activities
“adult education and literacy activities” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “adult education and literacy activities” means programs, activities, and services that include adult education, literacy, workplace adult education and literacy activities, family literacy activities, English language acquisition activities, integrated English literacy and civics education, workforce preparation activities, or integrated education and training. (3) Eligible agency
“eligible agency” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “eligible agency” means the sole entity or agency in a State or an outlying area responsible for administering or supervising policy for adult education and literacy activities in the State or outlying area, respectively, consistent with the law of the State or outlying area, respectively. (4) Eligible individual
“eligible individual” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “eligible individual” means an individual— (A) who has attained 16 years of age; (B) who is not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law; and (C) who— (i) is basic skills deficient; (ii) does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and has not achieved an equivalent level of education; or (iii) is an English language learner. (5) Eligible provider
“eligible provider” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “eligible provider” means an organization that has demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities that may include— (A) a local educational agency; (B) a community-based organization or faith-based organization; (C) a volunteer literacy organization; (D) an institution of higher education; (E) a public or private nonprofit agency; (F) a library; (G) a public housing authority; (H) a nonprofit institution that is not described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) and has the ability to provide adult education and literacy activities to eligible individuals; (I) a consortium or coalition of the agencies, organizations, institutions, libraries, or …
“English language acquisition program” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “English language acquisition program” means a program of instruction— (A) designed to help eligible individuals who are English language learners achieve competence in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the English language; and (B) that leads to— (i) (I) attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent; and (II) transition to postsecondary education and training; or (ii) employment.
“essential components of reading instruction” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “essential components of reading instruction” means explicit and systematic instruction in— (A) phonemic awareness; (B) phonics; (C) vocabulary development; (D) reading fluency, including oral reading skills; and (E) reading comprehension strategies. (9) Family literacy activities
“family literacy activities” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “family literacy activities” means activities that are of sufficient intensity and quality, to make sustainable improvements in the economic prospects for a family and that better enable parents or family members to support their children’s learning needs, and that integrate all of the following activities: (A) Parent or family adult education and literacy activities that lead to readiness for postsecondary education or training, career advancement, and economic self-sufficiency. (B) Interactive literacy activities between parents or family members and their children.
“institution of higher education” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20 . (11) Integrated education and training
“integrated education and training” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “integrated education and training” means a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement. (12) Integrated English literacy and civics education
“integrated English literacy and civics education” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “integrated English literacy and civics education” means education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition and instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training. (13) Literacy
“literacy” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “literacy” means an individual’s ability to read, write, and speak in English, compute, and solve problems, at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job, in the family of the individual, and in society. (14) Postsecondary educational institution
“postsecondary educational institution” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “postsecondary educational institution” means— (A) an institution of higher education that provides not less than a 2-year program of instruction that is acceptable for credit toward a bachelor’s degree; (B) a tribally controlled college or university; or (C) a nonprofit educational institution offering certificate or apprenticeship programs at the postsecondary level. (15) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education. (16) Workplace adult education and literacy activities
“workforce preparation activities” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “workforce preparation activities” means activities, programs, or services designed to help an individual acquire a combination of basic academic skills, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and self-management skills, including competencies in utilizing resources, using information, working with others, understanding systems, and obtaining skills necessary for successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education or training, or employment.
“workplace adult education and literacy activities” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “workplace adult education and literacy activities” means adult education and literacy activities offered by an eligible provider in collaboration with an employer or employee organization at a workplace or an off-site location that is designed to improve the productivity of the workforce. (17) Workforce preparation activities
“qualifying adult” applies in that section
the term “qualifying adult” means an adult who— (1) is at least 16 years of age; (2) is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance under the law of the State or outlying area; (3) does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent; and (4) is not enrolled in secondary school. (e) Special rule (1) In general From amounts made available under subsection (c) for the Republic of Palau, the Secretary shall award grants to Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Republic of Palau to carry out activities described in this subchapter in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, as determined by the Secretary.
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” has the meaning given such term in section 1101(a)(36) of title 8 .
“correctional institution” applies in that section
The term “correctional institution” means any— (A) prison; (B) jail; (C) reformatory; (D) work farm; (E) detention center; or (F) halfway house, community-based rehabilitation center, or any other similar institution designed for the confinement or rehabilitation of criminal offenders. (2) Criminal offender
“criminal offender” applies in that section
The term “criminal offender” means any individual who is charged with or convicted of any criminal offense.