### Question
How does the law define community day program?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6472*, **community day program** is defined as:

> a regular program of instruction provided by a State agency at a community day school operated specifically for neglected or delinquent children and youth

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6472*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part D-Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk > subpart 3-general provisions**

