### Question
What is the definition of mentor?


### Answer
The definition of **mentor** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 7140*:

> a responsible adult, a postsecondary school student, or a secondary school student who works with a child—


(i) to provide a positive role model for the child

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7140*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part A-Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities > subpart 2-national programs**

