### Question
How is the "native language" defined?


### Answer
The term **native language** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1401* as follows -

> given that term by section 7003(a)(2)[2](#1401_2_target) of the Bilingual Education Act.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

