§ 9862. Definitions

In this subchapter:
(1) Eligible recipient
The term “eligible recipient” means an entity mutually agreed upon by a partnership that shall receive grant funds under this subchapter on behalf of the partnership for use in carrying out the activities assisted under this subchapter.
(2) Partnership
The term “partnership” means a partnership that—
(A) shall include—
(i) an institution of higher education; and
(ii) 1 or more local educational agencies; and
(B) may include 1 or more entities that support the purposes of this subchapter.
(3) Superior level of proficiency
The term “superior level of proficiency” means level 3, the professional working level, as measured by the Federal Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) or by other generally recognized measures of superior standards.