### Question
How does STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS define corrective action?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6316*, **corrective action** is defined as:

> action, consistent with State law, that—


(i) substantially and directly responds to the consistent academic failure that caused the State to take such action and to any underlying staffing, curricular, or other problems in the agency

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6316*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part A-Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies > subpart 1-basic program requirements**

