34 CFR 21.20

§ 21.20 Types of eligible applicants.

United States · 34 CFR — Education · Status: effective

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Citation: 34 CFR 21.20, § 21.20 Types of eligible applicants, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/154378
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The following types of parties that prevail in adversary adjudications are eligible to apply under the Act for an award of fees and other expenses: (a) An individual who has a net worth of not more than $2 million. (b) Any owner of an unincorporated business who has— (1) A net worth of not more than $7 million, including both personal and business interests; and (2) Not more than 500 employees. (c) A charitable or other tax-exempt organization— (1) As described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)); and (2) Having not more than 500 employees. (d) A cooperative association— (1) As defined in section 15(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act (12 U.S.C. 1141(a)); and (2) Having not more than 500 employees. (e) Any other partnership, corporation, association, unit of local government, or organization that has— (1) A net worth of not more than $7 million; and (2) Not more than 500 employees.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.