### Question
How does STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS define pay for success initiative?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7801*, **pay for success initiative** is defined as:

> a performance-based grant, contract, or cooperative agreement awarded by a public entity in which a commitment is made to pay for improved outcomes that result in social benefit and direct cost savings or cost avoidance to the public sector

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

