### Question
How does the law define secondary school?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 298b*, **secondary school** is defined as:

> a school which provides secondary education, as determined under State law except that it does not include any education provided beyond grade 12

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 298b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSE EDUCATION > Part C-General**

