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


### Answer
The term **parent organization** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1471* as follows -

> a private nonprofit organization (other than an institution of higher education) that—


(A) has a board of directors—


(i) the majority of whom are parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1471*
  - 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**

