### Question
How does the law define high-need early childhood education program?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1021*, **high-need early childhood education program** is defined as:

> an early childhood education program serving children from low-income families that is located within the geographic area served by a high-need local educational agency

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT**

