### Question
How does Innovative Projects define public community agency?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1138e*, **public community agency** is defined as:

> an established community agency with an established program of instruction such as elementary and secondary schools, Head Start centers, prisons, agencies serving youth, and agencies serving individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1138e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER XI-COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS > Part B-Innovative Projects > subpart 2-student literacy corps and student mentoring corps**

