### Question
How does the law define adult?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 3172*, **adult** is defined as:

> an individual who is not less than age 22 and not more than age 72

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3172*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES > Part B-Workforce Investment Activities and Providers > subpart 3-adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities**

