### Question
How does the law define youth offender?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1151*, **youth offender** is defined as:

> a male or female offender under the age of 25, who is incarcerated in a State prison, including a prerelease facility

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VIII-MISCELLANEOUS**

