### Question
How is the term preparatory services defined?


### Answer
The term **preparatory services** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 2471* as the following:

> services, programs, or activities designed to assist individuals who are not enrolled in vocational education programs in the selection of, or preparation for participation in, an appropriate vocational education or training program, such as—


(A) services, programs, or activities related to outreach to or recruitment of potential vocational education students

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 43-AMERICAN FOLKLIFE PRESERVATION > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Definitions**

