### Question
How does the law define evidence-based?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7801*, **evidence-based** is defined as:

> a State, local educational agency, or school activity, strategy, or intervention that meets the requirements of subclause (I), (II), or (III) of subparagraph (A)(i)

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

