; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ). (2) Community college The term community college means a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree awarded is an associate’s degree. (3) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means a partnership that— (A) shall include— (i) 1 or more of the entities listed in clauses (i) through (iv) or clause (vii) of section 3(19)(A) of Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302(19)(A) ); and (ii) 1 or more community colleges; and (B) to the extent practicable, shall include— (i) a State or local board; (ii) an industry or sector partnership; (iii) a community-based organization