### Question
What is the definition of eligible organization?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible organization** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 6362*:

> any public or private nonprofit organization with a record of providing effective services to family literacy providers, such as the National Center for Family Literacy, Parents as Teachers, Inc., the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, and the Home and School Institute, Inc.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-HELPING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN MEET HIGH STANDARDS > Part B-Even Start Family Literacy Programs**

