For the purposes of this section and section 116L.561 , the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. "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. "Employer" means a private or public employer.
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