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42 U.S. Code § 9858n. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:(1) Caregiver
The term “caregiver” means an individual who provides a service directly to an eligible child on a person-to-person basis.
(2) Child care certificate
The term “child care certificate” means a certificate (that may be a check or other disbursement) that is issued by a State or local government under this subchapter directly to a parent who may use such certificate only as payment for child care services or as a deposit for child care services if such a deposit is required of other children being cared for by the provider. Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude the use of such certificates for sectarian child care services if freely chosen by the parent. For purposes of this subchapter, child care certificates shall not be considered to be grants or contracts.
(3) Child with a disabilityThe term “child with a disability” means—
(A)
a child with a disability, as defined in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401);
(B)
a child who is eligible for early intervention services under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.);
(C)
a child who is less than 13 years of age and who is eligible for services under section 794 of title 29; and
(D)
a child with a disability, as defined by the State involved.