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


### Answer
The term **local nonprofit parent organization** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7273e* as follows -

> a private nonprofit organization (other than an institution of higher education) that—


(1) has a demonstrated record of working with low-income individuals and parents

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7273e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER V-PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS > Part D-Fund for the Improvement of Education > subpart 16-parental assistance and local family information centers**

