Subdivision 1.Scope.

For the purposes of this section and section 116L.561, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Eligible applicant.

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“Eligible applicant” means an individual who is between the ages of 14 and 24 and economically disadvantaged.

An at-risk youth who is classified as a family of one is deemed economically disadvantaged. For purposes of eligibility determination the following individuals are considered at risk:

(1) a pregnant or parenting youth;

(2) a youth with limited English proficiency;

(3) a potential or actual school dropout;

(4) a youth in an offender or diversion program;

(5) a public assistance recipient or a recipient of group home services;

(6) a youth with disabilities including learning disabilities;

(7) a child of drug or alcohol abusers or a youth with substance use disorder;

(8) a homeless or runaway youth;

(9) a youth with basic skills deficiency;

(10) a youth with an educational attainment of one or more levels below grade level appropriate to age; or

(11) a foster child.

Subd. 3.Employer.

“Employer” means a private or public employer.