### Question
What is the definition of community-based organization?


### Answer
The definition of **community-based organization** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 8801*:

> a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that—


(A) is representative of a community or significant segments of a community

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

