### Question
Can you define what adult correctional institution means?


### Answer
**Adult correctional institution** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 6472*:

> a facility in which persons are confined as a result of a conviction for a criminal offense, including persons under 21 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6472*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-HELPING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN MEET HIGH STANDARDS > Part D-Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or at Risk of Dropping Out > subpart 3-general provisions**

