### Question
What is the definition of beginning teacher?


### Answer
The definition of **beginning teacher** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 7801*:

> a teacher in a public school who has been teaching less than a total of three complete school years

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IX-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

