### Question
How is the term eligible entities defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entities** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 294d* as the following:

> entities that are—


(1) public or private nonprofit schools, universities, or other educational entities that provide for education and training in the allied health professions and that meet such standards as the Secretary may by regulation prescribe

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part D-Training in Certain Health Professions > subpart ii-allied health professions**

