### Question
What is the definition of charter management organization?


### Answer
The definition of **charter management organization** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*:

> a nonprofit organization that operates or manages a network of charter schools linked by centralized support, operations, and oversight

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part C-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools**

