### Question
What does school social worker mean?


### Answer
**School social worker** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 8002*:

> an individual who holds a master's degree in social work and is licensed or certified by the State in which services are provided or holds a school social work specialist credential

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER X-PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE > Part A-Fund for the Improvement of Education**

