### Question
Can you define what paraprofessional means?


### Answer
**Paraprofessional** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 7601*:

> an individual who is employed in preschool, elementary or secondary school under the supervision of a certified or licensed teacher, including individuals employed in bilingual education, special education and migrant education

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VII-BILINGUAL EDUCATION, LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT, AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS > Part E-General Provisions**

