Devotees in the same line of work and social class, or in special fields, have registered their organizations with the Order to accomplish set goals. Laity organizations can be divided into individual, regional, or national organizations. At present 17 laity organizations are actively engaged, including the Central Laity Organization which represents nationwide devotees and is under direct control of the Order, as well as the National School Teacher Buddhists Federation, and the National Correctional Buddhists Federation.