### Question
How is the "key academic subjects" defined?


### Answer
The term **key academic subjects** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1102* as follows -

> English, mathematics, science, history, geography, foreign languages, civics and government, and economics

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-State and Local Programs for Teacher Excellence**

