### Question
How does the law define youth?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 2403*, **youth** is defined as:

> given it in any particular Tribal Action Plan adopted pursuant to section 2411 of this title, except that, for purposes of statistical reporting under this chapter, it shall mean a person who is 19 years or younger or who is in attendance at a secondary school.

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 2403*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-INDIAN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

