### Question
How does BASIC PROGRAM PROVISIONS define out-of-school youth?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1201a*, **out-of-school youth** is defined as:

> an individual who is under 16 years of age and beyond the age of compulsory school attendance under State law who has not completed high school or the equivalent

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1201a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS > SUBCHAPTER I-BASIC PROGRAM PROVISIONS**

