### Question
How is the term distance learning defined?


### Answer
The term **distance learning** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 6927* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6927*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION > Part C-Ready-To-Learn Television**

