### Question
How is the "highly qualified" defined?


### Answer
The term **highly qualified** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9812* as follows -

> given such term in section 7801 of this title and, with respect to special education teachers, in section 1401 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9812*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 78-SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND CRITICAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER I-TEACHER ASSISTANCE > Part A-Teachers for a Competitive Tomorrow**

