### Question
How does the law define area of national need?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12653b*, **area of national need** is defined as:

> an area involved in efforts to—


(A) improve education in schools for economically disadvantaged students

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12653b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division H-Investment for Quality and Innovation > Part I-Additional Corporation Activities To Support National Service**

