; and (B) may include an adult learner, working student, part-time student, student from a low-income background, student of color, Native youth, single parent (including a single pregnant woman), student who is a homeless child or youth, youth who is in, or has aged out of, the foster care system, first-generation college student, and student with a disability. (15) In-demand industry sector or occupation The term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. (16) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a). (17) Middle grades The term middle grades has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (18) Nationally recognized high school academic assessment The term nationally recognized high school academic assessment means an assessment of high school students’ knowledge and skills that is administered in multiple States and is recognized by institutions of higher education in those or other States for the purposes of entrance or placement into courses in postsecondary education or training programs. (19) Parent The term parent has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (20) Recognized postsecondary credential The term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. (21) Regular high school diploma The term regular high school diploma has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (22) State The term State means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (23) Subgroup of students The term subgroup of students means— (A) economically disadvantaged students; (B) students from each major racial and ethnic group