### Question
How does the law define core academic subjects?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 6702*, **core academic subjects** is defined as:

> those subjects listed in the State plan under title III of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act [20 U.S.C. 5881 et seq.] or under the third National Education Goal as set forth in section 102(3) of such Act [20 U.S.C. 5812(3)]

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER II-DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM > Part E-General Provisions**

