### Question
How does HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE define early childhood educator?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1021*, **early childhood educator** is defined as:

> an individual with primary responsibility for the education of children in an early childhood education program

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT**

