### Question
How is the "adult" defined?


### Answer
The term **adult** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7881* as follows -

> an individual who—


(A) has attained the age of 16 years

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7881*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER IX-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION > Part A-Indian Education > subpart 6-definitions; authorizations of appropriations**

