### Question
How is the "applicable program" defined?


### Answer
The term **applicable program** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1221* as follows -

> any program for which the Secretary or the Department has administrative responsibility as provided by law or by delegation of authority pursuant to law

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1221*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS > SUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL PROGRAMS**

