### Question
How does the law define community learning center?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7171*, **community learning center** is defined as:

> an entity that—


(A) assists students to meet the challenging State academic standards by providing the students with academic enrichment activities and a broad array of other activities (such as programs and activities described in subsection (a)(2)) during nonschool hours or periods when school is not in session (such as before and after school or during summer recess) that—


(i) reinforce and complement the regular academic programs of the schools attended by the students served

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7171*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part B-21st Century Community Learning Centers**

