### Question
How is the "child with a disability" defined?


### Answer
The term **child with a disability** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 15092* as follows -

> an individual who—


(A) has a significant physical or mental impairment, as defined pursuant to State policy to the extent that such policy is established without regard to type of disability

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15092*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 144-DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER II-FAMILY SUPPORT**

