### Question
How does the law define emergency?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1161l*, **emergency** is defined as:

> given such term in section 5122(1) of title 42.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1161l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS > Part L-Student Safety and Campus Emergency Management**

