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Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110

§619 Definitions

Title 42 › CHAPTER 7 — SOCIAL SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER IV — GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES › Part A — Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families › § 619

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines common words used in this part. An "adult" is anyone who is not a minor child. A "minor child" is someone under 18, or someone under 19 who is a full-time secondary school student (or in the same level of vocational or technical training). A "fiscal year" is any 12-month period that ends on September 30. The words "Indian", "Indian tribe", and "tribal organization" use the meanings given in 25 U.S.C. 5304, except in Alaska. In Alaska, "Indian tribe" means only the Metlakatla Indian Community of the Annette Islands Reserve and the listed Alaska Native regional nonprofit corporations: Arctic Slope Native Association; Kawerak, Inc.; Maniilaq Association; Association of Village Council Presidents; Tanana Chiefs Conference; Cook Inlet Tribal Council; Bristol Bay Native Association; Aleutian and Pribilof Island Association; Chugachmuit; Tlingit Haida Central Council; Kodiak Area Native Association; and Copper River Native Association. The word "State" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §619

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As used in this part:
(1)Adult
The term “adult” means an individual who is not a minor child.
(2)Minor child
The term “minor child” means an individual who—
(A)has not attained 18 years of age; or
(B)has not attained 19 years of age and is a full-time student in a secondary school (or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training).
(3)Fiscal year
The term “fiscal year” means any 12-month period ending on September 30 of a calendar year.
(4)Indian, Indian tribe, and tribal organization
(A)In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meaning given such terms by section 5304 of title 25.
(B)Special rule for Indian tribes in Alaska
The term “Indian tribe” means, with respect to the State of Alaska, only the Metlakatla Indian Community of the Annette Islands Reserve and the following Alaska Native regional nonprofit corporations:
(i)Arctic Slope Native Association.
(ii)Kawerak, Inc.
(iii)Maniilaq Association.
(iv)Association of Village Council Presidents.
(v)Tanana Chiefs Conference.
(vi)Cook Inlet Tribal Council.
(vii)Bristol Bay Native Association.
(viii)Aleutian and Pribilof Island Association.
(ix)Chugachmuit.
(x)Tlingit Haida Central Council.
(xi)Kodiak Area Native Association.
(xii)Copper River Native Association.
(5)State
Except as otherwise specifically provided, the term “State” means the 50 States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.

Legislative History

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Par. (4) of this section effective Oct. 1, 1996, with remainder of section effective July 1, 1997, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended, set out as a note under section 601 of this title.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 619

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110