### Question
How is the term corrective action defined?


### Answer
The term **corrective action** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 6316* as the following:

> action, consistent with State law, that—


(i) substantially and directly responds to—


(I) the consistent academic failure of a school that caused the local educational agency to take such action

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6316*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part A-Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies > subpart 1-basic program requirements**

