### Question
What is the definition of diagnostic reading assessment?


### Answer
The definition of **diagnostic reading assessment** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 6368*:

> an assessment that is—


(i) valid, reliable, and based on scientifically based reading research

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6368*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part B-Student Reading Skills Improvement Grants > subpart 1-reading first**

