### Question
What is the definition of school dropout?


### Answer
The definition of **school dropout** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 2302*:

> an individual who is no longer attending any school and who has not received a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION**

