### Question
How is the term school-based health center defined?


### Answer
The term **school-based health center** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj* as the following:

> a health clinic that—


(i) is located in or near a school facility of a school district or board or of an Indian tribe or tribal organization

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XXI-STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM**

