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


### Answer
The term **local parent organization** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1483* as follows -

> a parent organization, as defined in section 1482(g) of this title, that either—


(1) has a board of directors the majority of whom are from the community to be served

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1483*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES > Part B-Coordinated Research, Personnel Preparation, Technical Assistance, Support, and Dissemination of Information > subpart 2-improving early intervention, educational, and transitional services and results for children with disabilities through coordinated technical assistance, support, and dissemination of information**

