### Question
Can you define what critical language means?


### Answer
**Critical language** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1114*:

> 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 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT > Part F-Programs for Special Populations > subpart 2-foreign language instruction**

