child

(8) (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “child” means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age. (B) At the option of a State, the term shall include an individual— (i) (I) who is in foster care under the responsibility of the State; (II) with respect to whom an adoption assistance agreement is in effect under section 673 of this title if the child had attained 16 years of age before the agreement became effective; or (III) with respect to whom a kinship guardianship assistance agreement is in effect under section 673(d) of this title if the child had attained 16 years of age before the agreement became effective; (ii) who has attained 18 years of age; (iii) who has not attained 19, 20, or 21 years of age, as the State may elect; and (iv) who is— (I) completing secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential; (II) enrolled in an institution which provides post-secondary or vocational education; (III) participating in a program or activity designed to promote, or remove barriers to, employment; (IV) employed for at least 80 hours per month; or (V) incapable of doing any of the activities described in subclauses (I) through (IV) due to a medical condition, which incapability is supported by regularly updated information in the case plan of the child.

Source

42 USC § 675(8)


Scoping language

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