### Question
How is the "local parent organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **local parent organization** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1472* as follows -

> a parent organization, as defined in section 1471(a)(2) of this title, that—


(A) has a board of directors the majority of whom are parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 from the community to be served

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1472*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES > Part C-Supports To Improve Results for Children With Disabilities**

