### Question
How does IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED define local assessment?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6362*, **local assessment** is defined as:

> an academic assessment selected and carried out by a local educational agency that is separate from an assessment required under section 6311(b)(2) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part B-State Assessment Grants**

