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special populations

Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.

The term “special populations” means—

(A) individuals with disabilities;

(B) individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children;

(C) individuals preparing for non-traditional fields;

(D) single parents, including single pregnant women;

(E) displaced homemakers; and

(F) individuals with limited English proficiency.

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The term “special populations” means—

(A) individuals with disabilities;

(B) individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children;

(C) individuals preparing for nontraditional training and employment;

(D) single parents, including single pregnant women;

(E) displaced homemakers; and

(F) individuals with other barriers to educational achievement, including individuals with limited English proficiency.

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The term “special populations” means—

(A) individuals with disabilities;

(B) individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults;

(C) individuals preparing for non-traditional fields;

(D) single parents, including single pregnant women;

(E) out-of-workforce individuals;

(F) English learners;

(G) homeless individuals described in section 11434a of title 42;

(H) youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system; and

(I) youth with a parent who—

(i) is a member of the armed forces (as such term is defined in section 101(a)(4) of title 10); and

(ii) is on active duty (as such term is defined in section 101(d)(1) of such title).

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The term “special populations” refers to the following 2 distinct groups:

(A) Children and adolescents in mental health underserved rural areas or in mental health underserved urban areas.

(B) Elderly individuals located in long-term care facilities in mental health underserved rural or urban areas.

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