### Question
How is the term public community agency defined?


### Answer
The term **public community agency** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1138e* as the following:

> an established community agency with an established program of instruction such as elementary and secondary schools, Head Start centers, prisons, agencies serving youth, and agencies serving individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1138e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER XI-COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS > Part B-Innovative Projects > subpart 2-student literacy corps and student mentoring corps**

