### Question
How does the law define professional development?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1021*, **professional development** is defined as:

> given the term in section 7801 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT**

