### Question
How does the law define exemplary teacher?


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

> given the term in section 7801 of this title as such section was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015.

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

