### Question
What is the definition of core academic subjects?


### Answer
The definition of **core academic subjects** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1021*:

> English, reading or language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, and geography

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

