### Question
How is the term service-learning defined?


### Answer
The term **service-learning** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12511* as the following:

> a method—


(A) under which students or participants learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that—


(i) is conducted in and meets the needs of a community

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division A-General Provisions**

