No. A school dropout is defined as an individual who is no longer
attending any school and who has not received a secondary school
diploma or its recognized equivalent. A youth attending an alternative
school is not a dropout. (WIA sec. 101(39).)
Sec. 664.320 Does the requirement that at least 30 percent of youth
funds be used to provide activities to out-of-school youth apply to all
youth funds?
(a) Yes. The 30 percent requirement applies to the total amount of
all funds allocated to a local area under section 128(b)(2)(A) or
(b)(3) of WIA.
(b) Although it is not necessary to ensure that 30 percent of such
funds spent on summer employment opportunities (or any other particular
element of the youth program) are spent on out-of-school youth, the
funds spent on these activities are included in the total to which the
30 percent requirement applies.
(c) There is a limited exception, at WIA section 129(c)(4)(B),
under which certain small States may apply to the Secretary to reduce
the minimum amount that must be spent on out-of-school youth. (WIA sec.
129(c)(4).)
