### Question
How does the law define critical language?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1114*, **critical language** is defined as:

> each of the languages contained in the list of critical foreign languages designated by the Secretary pursuant to section 212(d) of the Education for Economic Security Act (50 Fed

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1114*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT > Part F-Programs for Special Populations > subpart 2-foreign language instruction**

