Federal · Title 20 — Education

20 U.S.C. § 6082: Definitions

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The term “children” means individuals who have not attained the age of 18. administered by either the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Secretary of Education (other than services provided and funded solely under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act [ 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq., 1396 et seq.]); or administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the case of a clinic (as defined in 7 CFR 246.2) under section 17(b)(6) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786(b)(6) ), or that are provided in indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with such Federal funds, as determined by the appropriate Secretary in any enforcement action under this subchapter, The term “person” means any State or local subdivision thereof, agency of such State or subdivision, corporation, or partnership that owns or operates or otherwise controls and provides children’s services or any individual who owns or operates or otherwise controls and provides such services. The term “indoor facility” means a building that is enclosed. The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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