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34 CFR §21.20

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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:
  1. (a)An individual who has a net worth of not more than $2 million.
  2. (b)Any owner of an unincorporated business who has—
    1. (1)A net worth of not more than $7 million, including both personal and business interests; and
    2. (2)Not more than 500 employees.
  3. (c)A charitable or other tax-exempt organization—
    1. (1)As described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)); and
    2. (2)Having not more than 500 employees.
  4. (d)A cooperative association—
    1. (1)As defined in section 15(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act (12 U.S.C. 1141(a)); and
    2. (2)Having not more than 500 employees.
  5. (e)Any other partnership, corporation, association, unit of local government, or organization that has—
    1. (1)A net worth of not more than $7 million; and
    2. (2)Not more than 500 employees.