§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.

(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, §508, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 200 ; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §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, §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."

¹ See References in Text note below.