### Question
How does Magnet Schools Assistance define magnet school?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7231a*, **magnet school** is defined as:

> a public elementary school, public secondary school, public elementary education center, or public secondary education center that offers a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different racial backgrounds

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7231a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part D-Magnet Schools Assistance**

