### Question
What is the definition of distance learning?


### Answer
The definition of **distance learning** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1235g*:

> the transmission of educational or instructional programming to geographically dispersed individuals and groups via telecommunications

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1235g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER V-READY TO LEARN TELEVISION**

