### Question
How does IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED define eligible entity?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6555*, **eligible entity** is defined as:

> an entity that, prior to January 8, 2002—


(A) provided training, technical assistance, and materials related to school dropout prevention or reentry to 100 or more elementary schools or secondary schools

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6555*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part H-School Dropout Prevention > subpart 1-coordinated national strategy**

