### Question
How is the term core academic subjects defined?


### Answer
The term **core academic subjects** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7801* as the following:

> English, reading or language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, and geography

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IX-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

