### Question
How is the "magnet school" defined?


### Answer
The term **magnet school** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 7231a* as follows -

> 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 V-PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS > Part C-Magnet Schools Assistance**

