### Question
How is the "STEM-focused specialty school" defined?


### Answer
The term **STEM-focused specialty school** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7112* as follows -

> a school, or dedicated program within a school, that engages students in rigorous, relevant, and integrated learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, which include authentic schoolwide research

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7112*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part A-Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants > subpart 1-student support and academic enrichment grants**

