### Question
How is the "impartial hearing officer" defined?


### Answer
The term **impartial hearing officer** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 706* as follows -

> an individual—


(i) who is not an employee of a public agency (other than an administrative law judge, hearing examiner, or employee of an institution of higher education)

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 706*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

