### Question
How is the "out-of-school youth" defined?


### Answer
The term **out-of-school youth** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12511* as follows -

> an individual who—


(A) has not attained the age of 27

#### 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**

