### Question
How does the law define adult?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 2862*, **adult** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2862*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER II-STATEWIDE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > Part E-Adult and Dislocated Worker Employment and Training Activities**

