### Question
How does VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT define public school?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13792*, **public school** is defined as:

> an elementary school (as defined in section 1471(8) [1](#13792_1_target) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2891(8))) and a secondary school (as defined in section 1471(21) [1](#13792_1_target) of that Act)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13792*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-CRIME PREVENTION > Part D-Family and Community Endeavor Schools Grant Program**

