### Question
How is the term community-based organization defined?


### Answer
The term **community-based organization** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 2471* as the following:

> any such organization of demonstrated effectiveness described in section 1503(5) of title 29

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Definitions**

