### Question
How is the term witness domestic violence defined?


### Answer
The term **witness domestic violence** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7275* as the following:

> to witness—


(i) an act of domestic violence that constitutes actual or attempted physical assault

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7275*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER V-PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS > Part D-Fund for the Improvement of Education > subpart 17-combatting domestic violence**

