### Question
How does the law define community-based organization?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7141*, **community-based organization** is defined as:

> a private nonprofit organization which is representative of a community or significant segments of a community and which provides educational or related services to individuals in the community

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7141*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER IV-SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES > Part 1A-State Grants for Drug and Violence Prevention Programs > subpart 3-general provisions**

