Subd. 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.

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

1. (1) a pregnant or parenting youth;
2. (2) a youth with limited English proficiency;
3. (3) a potential or actual school dropout;
4. (4) a youth in an offender or diversion program;
5. (5) a public assistance recipient or a recipient of group home services;
6. (6) a youth with disabilities including learning disabilities;
7. (7) a child of drug or alcohol abusers or a youth with substance use disorder;
8. (8) a homeless or runaway youth;
9. (9) a youth with basic skills deficiency;
10. (10) a youth with an educational attainment of one or more levels below grade level appropriate to age; or
11. (11) a foster child.

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:

Subd. 3. Employer.

"Employer" means a private or public employer.