20 U.S.C. § 2394e
Section 2394e · Definitions
Amended 1 time on record
For purposes of this part:
(1) The term “articulation agreement” means a commitment to a program designed to provide students with a nonduplicative sequence of progressive achievement leading to competencies in a tech-prep education program.
(2) The term “community college”—
(A) has the meaning provided in section 1141(a) of this title for an institution which provides not less than a 2-year program which is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's degree; and
(B) includes tribally controlled community colleges.
(3) The term “tech-prep education program” means a combined secondary and postsecondary program which—
(A) leads to an associate degree or 2-year certificate;
(B) provides technical preparation in at least 1 field of engineering technology, applied science, mechanical, industrial, or practical art or trade, or agriculture, health, or business;
(C) builds student competence in mathematics, science, and communications (including through applied academics) through a sequential course of study; and
(D) leads to placement in employment.
(4) The terms “institution of higher education” and “higher education” include institutions offering apprenticeship programs of at least 2 years beyond the completion of secondary school.