out-of-school youth
(1) Eligibility (A) In general To be eligible to participate in activities carried out under this subpart during any program year an individual shall, at the time the eligibility determination is made, be an out-of-school youth or an in-school youth. (B) Out-of-school youth In this subchapter, the term “out-of-school youth” means an individual who is— (i) not attending any school (as defined under State law); (ii) not younger than age 16 or older than age 24; and (iii) one or more of the following: (I) A school dropout. (II) A youth who is within the age of compulsory school attendance, but has not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter. (III) A recipient of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent who is a low-income individual and is— (aa) basic skills deficient; or (bb) an English language learner. (IV) An individual who is subject to the juvenile or adult justice system. (V) A homeless individual (as defined in section 12473(6) of title 34 ), a homeless child or youth (as defined in section 11434a(2) of title 42 ), a runaway, in foster care or has aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under section 677 of title 42 , or in an out-of-home placement. (VI) An individual who is pregnant or parenting. (VII) A youth who is an individual with a disability. (VIII) A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment. (C) In-school youth In this section, the term “in-school youth” means an individual who is— (i) attending school (as defined by State law); (ii) not younger than age 14 or (unless an individual with a disability who is attending school under State law) older than age 21; (iii) a low-income individual; and (iv) one or more of the following: (I) Basic skills deficient. (II) An English language learner. (III) An offender. (IV) A homeless individual (as defined in section 12473(6) of title 34 ), a homeless child or youth (as defined in section 11434a(2) of title 42 ), a runaway, in foster care or has 1 aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under section 677 of title 42 , or in an out-of-home placement. (V) Pregnant or parenting. (VI) A youth who is an individual with a disability. (VII) An individual who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment.