### Question
How does NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD define community-based organization?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 5938*, **community-based organization** is defined as:

> a private nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community and that has demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in the field of workforce investment

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 5938*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER V-NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD**

