§ 326.4 - What definitions apply to this program?

(a) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part are defined in 34 CFR 77.1:

Applicant

Application

Award

EDGAR

Fiscal year

Grant

Grantee

Local educational agency

Nonprofit

Private

Project

Project period

Public

Secondary school

Secretary

State

State educational agency

(b) Definitions in 34 CFR part 300. The following terms used in this part are defined in 34 CFR 300.5,300.13, and 300.14:

(c) Other definitions. In addition to the definitions referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, the following definitions apply to this part:

(1) Youth with disabilities means any child with disabilities who—

(i) Is twelve years of age or older;

(ii) Is enrolled in the seventh or higher grade in school; or

(iii) Was enrolled in the seventh or higher grade in school and recently left school.

(2) Supported employment is paid work in a variety of settings, particularly regular work sites, especially designed for individuals with disabilities—

(i) For whom competitive employment at or above the minimum wage is not immediately obtainable; and

(ii) Who, because of their disability, need intensive on-going support to perform in a work setting.