### Question
How is the term adult defined?


### Answer
The term **adult** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7491* as the following:

> an individual who—


(A) has attained the age of 16 years

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7491*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VII-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION > Part A-Indian Education > subpart 5-definitions; authorizations of appropriations**

