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Term MapSee how definitions connect by category and related terms.Role PathsStart with terms that matter for families, schools, healthcare, public safety, employers, navigators, and task force readers.Suggest a TermDraft a correction, missing term request, or Spanish note without public editing.Spanish AccessUse bilingual support phrases and interpreter-safe wording.
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3. UnderstandUse the Situation Guide when the term is unknown.
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