school readiness, high school graduation, and college entry and success of children living in our Nation’s most distressed neighborhoods, by using data-driven decisionmaking and existing external resources to provide children in such neighborhoods with access to a community-based continuum of high-quality pipeline services that include access to early learning opportunities, high-quality schools, and best available evidence that address the needs of such children from birth through college and career. 8002. Definitions In this part: (1) In general Except as otherwise provided, the terms used in this part have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (2) Child The term child means an individual from birth through age 21. (3) College and career readiness The term college and career readiness means the level of preparation a student needs in order to— (A) enroll and succeed, without remediation, in credit-bearing courses at an institution of higher education