### Question
How does the law define special education teacher?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1141*, **special education teacher** is defined as:

> teachers who teach children with disabilities as defined in the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act [20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1141*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER XII-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

