### Question
How does the law define school?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 8512*, **school** is defined as:

> a public structure suitable for use as a classroom, laboratory, library, media center, or related facility, the primary purpose of which is the instruction of public elementary and secondary school students

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8512*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES > SUBCHAPTER XII-SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT**

