§ 5938. — Definitions.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 20USC5938]
TITLE 20--EDUCATION
CHAPTER 68--NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM
SUBCHAPTER V--NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD
Sec. 5938. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) Community-based organization
The term ``community-based organization'' means a private
nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or a
significant segment of a community and that has demonstrated
expertise and effectiveness in the field of workforce investment.
(2) Educational institution
The term ``educational institution'' means a high school, a
vocational school, and an institution of higher education.
(3) Institution of higher education
The term ``institution of higher education'' means an
institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section
1088 \1\ of this title) which continues to meet the eligibility and
certification requirements under section 1099c of this title.
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(4) Skill standard
The term ``skill standard'' means a standard that specifies the
level of knowledge and competence required to successfully perform
work-related functions within an occupational cluster.
(Pub. L. 103-227, title V, Sec. 508, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 200; Pub.
L. 105-277, div. A, Sec. 101(f) [title VIII, Sec. 405(d)(17)(B)], Oct.
21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-337, 2681-422.)
References in Text
Section 1088 of this title, referred to in par. (3), was amended by
Pub. L. 105-244, title I, Sec. 101(c), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1617,
and, as so amended, no longer defines the term ``institution of higher
education''. However, such term is defined in section 1002 of this
title.
Amendments
1998--Par. (1). Pub. L. 105-277 amended heading and text of par. (1)
generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: ``The term
`community-based organizations' has the meaning given the term in
section 1503(5) of title 29.''
