§ 6682. Definitions

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In this division: (1) Eligible participantThe term “eligible participant” means—(A) an individual with substantial, demonstrable career experience, including a highly qualified paraprofessional; or(B) an individual who is a graduate of an institution of higher education who—(i) has graduated not more than 3 years before applying to an eligible entity to teach under this division; and(ii) in the case of an individual wishing to teach in a secondary school, has completed an academic major (or courses totaling an equivalent number of credit hours) in the academic subject that the individual will teach. (2) High-need local educational agency
The term “high-need local educational agency” has the meaning given the term in section 6602 of this title.
(3) High-need schoolThe term “high-need school” means a school that—(A) is located in an area in which the percentage of students from families with incomes below the poverty line is 30 percent or more; or(B)(i) is located in an area with a high percentage of out-of-field teachers, as defined in section 6602 of this title;(ii) is within the top quartile of elementary schools and secondary schools statewide, as ranked by the number of unfilled, available teacher positions at the schools;(iii) is located in an area in which there is a high teacher turnover rate; or(iv) is located in an area in which there is a high percentage of teachers who are not certified or licensed.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2312, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title II, § 201, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1656.)

                    
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