### Question
What does qualifying adult mean?


### Answer
**Qualifying adult** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 9211*:

> an adult who—


(1) is at least 16 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9211*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY > SUBCHAPTER I-ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY > Part A-Adult Education and Literacy Programs > subpart 1-federal provisions**

