### Question
Can you define what criminal offender means?


### Answer
**Criminal offender** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 9225*:

> any individual who is charged with or convicted of any criminal offense

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9225*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY > SUBCHAPTER I-ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY > Part A-Adult Education and Literacy Programs > subpart 2-state provisions**

