### Question
How does the law define general occupational skills?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 2471*, **general occupational skills** is defined as:

> experience in and understanding of all aspects of the industry the student is preparing to enter, including planning, management, finances, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor and community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Definitions**

