### Question
What is the definition of critical languages?


### Answer
The definition of **critical languages** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1132*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1132*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS > Part D-General Provisions**

